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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2019

Convoy's New Automated Reloads Cuts Empty Miles

Convoy says latest technology can help keep truckers from having to scramble to book the next load, allowing customers to book multiple loads at a time with its new Automated Reloads feature.

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Is it Time to Rethink Shipper-Carrier Contracts?

Some people believe that the move toward more dynamic, technology-driven interactions between shippers, carriers, and brokers could mean changes in the traditional way carriers work with shippers – including less reliance on the traditional year-long contract.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2019

McLeod Software Introduces Driver Choice and Trip Management

McLeod’s newest version of its LoadMaster transportation software, Version 19.1, marks the debut of LoadMaster Driver Choice, a tool fleets can use to better match loads and drivers, as well as a new Trip Management module.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 29, 2019

Amazon Adding Freight Marketplace, One-Day Standard Prime Shipping

Two new developments from Amazon will affect the trucking and logistics market: Moving to one-day Prime shipping and launching its own freight-matching platform.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

KeepTruckin Announces More Funding as it Builds Digital Freight Platform

KeepTruckin has received another infusion of funding to boost its efforts as it continues its “mission to connect the world’s trucks.”

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ProductsApril 12, 2019

AscendTMS Integrates Trucker Tools Freight Matching Features

AscendTMS has integrated the Smart Capacity solution from Trucker Tools, allowing brokers, 3PLs and shippers to see live and available truck capacity.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 3, 2018

Q&A: Convoy on a Better Way to Connect Truckers and Shippers

Three years ago, the company Convoy was founded with the goal of using technology to provide an Uber-like service for booking on-demand freight shipments. Investors like Jeff Bezos and Waymo-parent Alphabet have invested in the company, which recently surpassed $1 billion in valuation. HDT's Deborah Lockridge checked in to see what the company is working on now.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Still Time to Comment on FMCSA Broker Financial Responsibility Pre-Rule

The comment period for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the financial responsibility of freight brokers and forwarders will expire on Nov. 26.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 30, 2018

Auptix Offers 'Hubless' Less-Than-Truckload Freight-Pooling Service

Auptix wants to change the way less-than-truckload works, launching a “hubless” LTL freight-pooling service using an app to consolidate LTL loads into truckloads.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Freight-Matching Tech Firm Cargomatic Gets Funds for Expansion

Cargomatic, a freight-matching tech startup founded in 2013, is getting a second wind with $35 million in new backing.

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