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Fleets Sustain Safety Culture Through Driver Relationships, Technology

While technologies have provided real-time data and new insights into how to reduce incidents and help drivers to improve their skills, many fleet executives say building a reputation for safety boils down to trust, culture and accountability.

Gary Frantz | Special to Transport Topics
January 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Top 100

Walmart Filings Reveal Plans to Create Cryptocurrency, NFTs

Walmart Inc. is preparing to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of nonfungible tokens, filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show, setting the stage for meeting its customers in the emerging metaverse.

January 18, 2022
Business, Top 100

Two Key Executives to Depart Walmart

Walmart Inc. is losing two key executives in its U.S. operation as the retail giant ramps up its online offerings and attempts to reverse last year’s disappointing stock market performance.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
January 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

J.B. Hunt, Waymo Form Long-Term Alliance on Autonomous Trucking

J.B. Hunt Transport and Waymo have entered into a long-term, strategic alliance to commercialize autonomous driving technology in the trucking industry.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
January 14, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Albertsons Struggles With Rising Labor, Logistics Costs

Albertsons Cos. is wrestling with higher labor and logistics costs as it seeks to cash in on surging sales.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
January 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Top 100

Quality Carriers to Deploy ELDs From Isaac Instruments

Liquid bulk hauler Quality Carriers has partnered with technology supplier Isaac Instruments to improve the in-cab experience for its drivers, the companies said in a joint announcement.

January 10, 2022
Business, Equipment, Top 100

Class 8 Orders in December Weak at 22,800

Class 8 orders in December were the second-weakest of the year at 22,800.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 6, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Top 100

Walmart to Hire 3,000 Drivers to Expand In-Home Delivery

Walmart Inc. is betting big on its service to deliver groceries directly into customers’ refrigerators with an expansion of its InHome delivery option, and will hire 3,000 drivers to support it.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
January 5, 2022
Business, Top 100

Maverick Increases Per Mile Pay for Glass Drivers

Maverick Transportation is raising per mile pay by 2 cents for company drivers in its glass transportation division, the carrier announced.

January 5, 2022
Business, Equipment, Top 100

Schneider Acquires Midwest Logistics Systems

Schneider National is growing its dedicated operations with the acquisition of truckload carrier Midwest Logistics Systems.

January 4, 2022