Aerial drones are emerging as a way to help solve challenges associated with last-mile deliveries in a number of conditions and environments.
January 13, 2020No rankings are available for this year.
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Drone Deliveries Begin a Slow Takeoff
Blackstone Nears Deal to Invest in Warehousing in India
Blackstone Group Inc. has agreed to buy a stake in the warehousing unit of India’s Allcargo Logistics Ltd. for $54 million (3.8 billion rupees) as the U.S. firm seeks to capture the demand in the world’s fastest growing e-commerce market.
Atlanta Was Easiest Market for Spot Loads in 2019, DAT Solutions Report Says
Atlanta was the easiest market to find spot truckload van freight in 2019, according to a Jan. 9 DAT Solutions report, and because spot freight is unscheduled freight, it is seen as a dynamic indicator of economic activity.
January 10, 2020Oregon DOT Appoints Leaders for Office on Mobility, Project Delivery
The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced three leaders to steer its newly formed Office of Urban Mobility and Mega Project Delivery.
Telematics Industry Starts 2020 With Major Investment, Acquisition
Technology companies that specialize in trucking-related services made two announcements that may significantly impact the industry.
California Judge Rules Federal Law Exempts NFI From AB 5
A California state judge has ruled that federal law exempts a New Jersey-based motor carrier from a new California law that calls for reclassifying independent contractor truck drivers as company employees.
Convoy App Now Features Lumper Payment
Digital freight broker Convoy announced the launch of hassle-free lumper payments, available directly in Convoy’s mobile app, calling it an industry-first feature.
Trucking Company New York Express and Logistics to Close
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York Express and Logistics is shutting down and laying off its 107 employees after losing a major contract.
Convoy Says AI Now Fully Runs Its Load-Matching and Brokering
Services that rely on artificial intelligence to handle financial and broker-related transactions are making inroads in trucking, in some cases taking over manual processes that for years relied on human hands.
Ohio Career Center Expands Trucking Classes to Meet Growing Job Needs
Butler Tech’s popular commercial trucking program is expanding to Clermont County in Ohio as part of a recently announced expansion of its truck driver training program.