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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeAugust 7, 2019

FedEx Ending Ground Delivery Contract with Amazon

FedEx won’t renew its contract with Amazon for ground delivery when it expires at the end of the month, after letting its U.S. air-delivery contract with Amazon run out earlier this summer.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Over 1,600 Trucks Placed Out of Service in Surprise Brake Inspection Event

More than 1,600 commercial vehicles were placed out of service for brake-related violations during an unannounced inspection blitz conducted by the CVSA's law enforcement members in the U.S. and Canada.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Microdea Offers Back-Office Automation with Origin Platform

Origin is a simple back-office automation platform that allows companies to bill customers on the same day that loads get delivered.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Proterra Launches Vehicle Electrification Solutions Service for Truck Makers

Proterra has launched the Proterra Powered vehicle electrification solution aimed at commercial vehicle manufacturers, leveraging the company’s electric vehicle technology to help OEMs design heavy-duty electric vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Jacobs Partners with Tula on Cylinder Deactivation for Diesel Engines

Jacobs’ hardware, developed to meet Tula’s systems requirements, will further enhance fuel savings and emissions reductions, the company said.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenAugust 7, 2019

Navistar Reveals Customer-Centric Aftersales Strategy

Aiming to set itself apart from its competitors, Navistar International Corp. is embarking jointly with its dealer network on “a clear path” to be the “most customer-centric, innovative, and value-creating truck and bus solutions provider in the Americas.”

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Riteload Hires New Chief Revenue Officer

The online freight matching platform Riteload, formerly Myriteload, has named transportation industry veteran Justin Kreimer as its chief revenue officer.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Transportation Industry Lags Behind Overall GDP Growth

While the overall economy grew at a steady rate in the second quarter, the transportation segment lagged behind as demand for goods and their subsequent transportation of goods was much weaker than in other sectors.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Schneider Bulk Creates Electronic Driver Report Form

Truckload carrier Schneider has launched an electronic Driver Report Form in its Bulk division to help streamline operations for drivers and shippers.

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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Schneider to Shutter Final Mile Delivery Business

Schneider National is shutting down its three-year old Final Mile Delivery business unit.

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