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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 29, 2018

Uber Freight Gives Shippers Forward-Looking Rate Info

Uber Freight claims it’s “setting a new standard” for freight rate transparency with its new Lane Explorer tool.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2018

XPO Thinks Consumers are Ready to Buy Heavy Goods Online

The results from a survey commissioned by XPO Logistics found that as many as 37% of consumers in the U.S. plan to purchase heavy goods like furniture and appliances online.

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Articlesby Jeff KauffmanNovember 28, 2018

Commentary: What Tonnage, Carloads and PMI Mean for Freight Demand

Understanding the relationship between truck tonnage and railroad carloads, as well as the importance of the Purchasing Managers’ Index in forecasting the direction of truck tonnage.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

J.B. Hunt to Collaborate on Shipment Information Platform

J.B. Hunt Transport Services plans to collaborate with project44 on a platform to give customers access to real-time shipment information.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2018

You Can Use Google Search to Track XPO's Last Mile Deliveries

XPO Logistics now offers last mile tracking of heavy goods deliveries through Google Search, simplifying the process for customers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

XPO Logistics Targets LTL with New Technology Initiatives

By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and better algorithms, XPO logistics plans to optimize its less-than-truckload business.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

Carrier Logistics Names New Chief Technology Officer

Transportation software developer and consulting firm Carrier Logistics Inc. has promoted Kevin Linardic to chief technology officer.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 26, 2018

Connecticut Eyes Truck-Only Tolls

Taking a cue from Rhode Island, neighboring Connecticut is signaling that it too will soon target heavy trucks at toll stations on highways in the state.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

Bobit Business Media Sold to Gemspring Capital

Bobit Business Media has been acquired by Gemspring Capital, a middle-market private equity firm. Bobit, which bought HDT in 2012, was founded by Ed Bobit in 1961 with Automotive Fleet and today is a successful business-to-business media company in the fleet, transportation, beauty, and law enforcement industries.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Soars 6.3% in October

After slowing at the end of the third quarter, truck freight surged in October, reflected in the American Trucking Associations’ Truck Tonnage Index, which rose 6.3% in October to 119.9 from September’s mark of 112.8.

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