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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

Truck Maker Lion Electric Taps Dana as Preferred Component Supplier

Lion Electric has named Dana as a preferred supplier of both traditional and new electric drivetrain components for its all-electric, Class 8 urban delivery vehicle, Dana announced at TMC, along with a new medium-duty drive axle.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2019

Michelin All-Season Tire Designed for Light Last-Mile Operations

The Agilis CrossClimate tire is designed for fleets and businesses operating light commercial trucks and vans for use in last-mile delivery and urban or suburban commercial uses.

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NewsMarch 8, 2019

Last-Mile Delivery on the Rise in Romania

Lauterach, Austria-based transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss has begun offering last-mile home delivery service in Romania.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

FedEx Begins Testing Autonomous Delivery Robot

FedEx has begun evaluation trials of its new SameDay Bot robotic delivery system in Memphis, Tennessee, in partnership with high-profile customers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2019

Ryder Offers Direct Link Between Manufacturers and Consumers

Ryder System has announced an e-commerce fulfillment solution that offers an alternative to third-party marketplaces by fulfilling orders of manufacturer products direct to consumers.

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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 LockridgeFebruary 5, 2019

How is the Growth of E-Commerce Affecting Trucking?

Some of the issues of most concern to the industry, such as the driver shortage, hours of service, and truck parking, are affected by the growth of e-commerce and omni-channel marketing. A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute analyzes these impacts.

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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 Deborah LockridgeJanuary 24, 2019

Amazon Targets Parcel Fees with New Delivery Network

Amazon’s new robot delivery service pilot program may be generating buzz, but the e-commerce giant doing something else that could have more far-reaching implications for last-mile delivery: Introducing a new seven-day-a-week delivery network that promises its shippers fewer extra fees.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2019

Amazon Scouts a New Robotic Delivery System

Amazon is testing a six-wheeled, cooler-sized robotic delivery system in Snohomish County, Washington.

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