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Class 8 Orders in May Begin New Cycle’s Slow Upturn
North American Class 8 orders in May fell below 7,000, ACT Research reported, an uptick from April’s historic low as industry analysts said progress will be slow as long as COVID-19 remains a major concern.
Schneider Leverages Carrier Network With FreightPower Launch
Schneider launched a new marketplace, Schneider FreightPower, to give shippers access to an expanded and flexible capacity network.
June 3, 2020April Used Truck Prices Post Sharp Decline
Used Class 8 pricing fell for the 12th consecutive month compared with a year earlier, down 22% for the largest drop in that extended period, ACT Research reported.
Trucking Begins to Rise Off the Bottom
Present conditions signal the bottom of the pandemic’s vertiginous drawdown of the freight market, trucking industry observers said. But other economic conditions, in place earlier in 2019 and 2020, remain as a potential drag.
Last-Mile Delivery Fleets Navigate Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic
Last-mile fleets such as FedEx, Amazon, XPO and UPS have been dealing with a spike in demand while also implementing safety protocols to protect employees and customers.
California Becomes Epicenter of Emerging Truck Technology
With its emissions mandates, tough labor laws, inspection requirements and extensive regulations, California has become both a difficult and expensive environment for trucking.
Ryder Expands E-Commerce Fulfillment Network
Ryder System Inc. added food-grade capabilities and additional locations to its e-commerce fulfillment network, the company announced May 20.
May 21, 2020Call Center Staffs Work From Home Due to Coronavirus
Call centers industrywide have made a swift shift to working from home in response to the coronavirus.
Walmart Sales Soar on Consumer Stockpiling, Online Shift
Walmart Inc. jumped May 19 after reporting coronavirus-related stockpiling led to a surge in quarterly sales, underscoring the company’s strong position amid widespread carnage in the U.S. retail sector.
FedEx, Microsoft Join Forces for Package Shipping
FedEx Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to provide commercial shipping customers with early warnings of delays from weather, traffic and other mishaps, giving the courier and the software maker another weapon as each competes with Amazon .com Inc.