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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 30, 2019

NACFE Report Outlines Benefits of Regional Haul Routes

A switch to more regional haul routes, combined with a slate of new and emerging technologies, could transform the trucking industry on multiple fronts, says a new report from the North America Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2019

Thermo King Partners with Chanje on Electric Last Mile Reefer System

As the move toward electric delivery vans gains traction, Thermo King has partnered with electric vehicle maker Chanje to create a fully integrated refrigerated version of its V8100 all-electric last-mile delivery van.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Schneider Improves Middle Mile Capabilities of its Network

To optimize the movement of freight through its 24 terminal networks in the U.S., Schneider is broadening its middle-mile configuration to include van truckload and intermodal owned assets.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 17, 2019

A Proven Solution for Ending Traffic Congestion

An effective public tranportation infrastructure one sure-fire way to get cars off the road and improve our congestion woes. So why isn’t anyone talking about it? Commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 16, 2019

J.B. Hunt 1st Quarter Earnings Miss Expectations

Bad weather, higher costs for driver pay, and pressure on rates as capacity loosens were all factors in J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ disappointing first-quarter earnings.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2019

New Technology Allows Facial Recognition of Delivery Drivers

Serve, a technology company focused on Blockchain and Last Mile applications, has introduced integrated facial recognition technology for delivery fleet drivers.

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NewsApril 10, 2019

New Monthly ACT Report Offers Outlook on Future of Freight

ACT Research will now publish a monthly report that will focus on the future of the U.S. trucking industry. The report, ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook, will cover the truckload, intermodal, LTL and last mile sectors.

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ProductsMarch 28, 2019

Rand McNally Expands DriverConnect Platform With Last-Mile Services

Rand McNally has expanded its telematics portfolio to serve local enterprise fleets with its DriverConnect software platform.

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Passing Zoneby David CullenMarch 22, 2019

FedEx Reveals What's Inside Every 'Last Mile'

Valuable insight about how FedEx sees the marketplace and reacts to it will not be found in the stark numbers of its latest earnings report. Commentary by David Cullen, Executive Editor.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 22, 2019

Prediction: Electric Trucks Are Going to Be a Hit

At the end of the day, says Senior Editor Jack Roberts, an electric truck is simply just a truck. And while they may have a different propulsion system than conventional powertrains, the positives they offer many fleets outweigh the negatives.

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