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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

Volvo Delivers First Electric Trucks to Customers in Sweden

Volvo’s promised FL Electric trucks have finally made their way to customers in Sweden in refuse and delivery applications.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

Smart Hybrid Trucks to Silently Deliver to McDonald’s Locations in Stockholm

The city of Stockholm, Sweden, banned trucks from making deliveries at night to reduce noise levels. But a new pilot program will test quieter hybrid trucks for overnight deliveries to McDonald's restaurants in the area.

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Articlesby David CullenFebruary 11, 2019

The Last Mile: Where Brawn Meets Brains

There’s plenty of room to play in the last-mile space — the trick is learning that the consumer is king of this hill.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 31, 2019

Amazon Competition May Affect 3PLs More Than Parcel Carriers

Amazon is the 800-pound gorilla in e-commerce retailing, but what is its impact on parcel carriers, less-than-truckload carriers, and the third-party logistics markets?

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

Motiv Power Systems Sources EV Batteries from BMW

Electric chassis truck provider Motiv Power Systems has announced a supply agreement with BMW to integrate BMW lithium-ion battery packs into its Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2019

J.B. Hunt Expands Final-Mile Services with $100 Million Acquisition

J.B. Hunt will acquire Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery for $100 million, as part of a strategic investment in its final-mile delivery services business.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

ZF Deploys Drones to Deliver Parts on Factory Grounds

ZF says it is the first manufacturer in Germany to deliver parts via drones during manufacturing operations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Blockchain-Based Shipment Uses Smart Contracts

Startup company dexFreight says it has completed its first blockchain-based shipment using smart contracts, allowing the shipper and carrier to directly connect, negotiate rates, and schedule pickup and delivery.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

Workhorse Starts Electric Delivery Truck Production

Workhorse Group Inc. has launched initial production of its new Workhorse NGEN-1000, a lightweight battery-electric delivery truck.

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ProductsOctober 9, 2018

Continental Tire Designed for High Scrub Conditions

Continental’s 16-inch Conti LAR 3 all-position tire is designed for high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers.

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