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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 22, 2024

Flexport Launches Convoy Platform, Brings Back Digital Freight App

After buying the technology of failed digital-freight startup Convoy last November, Flexport has resurrected Convoy's tech with the launch of the Convoy Platform.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2023

Consortium Publishes API Freight Scheduling Standards

The consortium said its new Technical Standard for developing scheduling APIs for transportation management systems can make it easier to book and manage appointments; optimize processes for carriers, shippers and receivers; and drive operational efficiencies.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 19, 2023

Digital Freight Startup Convoy Hits Roadblock

“We were running up the down escalator…. and it kept speeding up," said Convoy co-founder Dan Lewis in an internal memo letting employees know the digital freight-matching startup was closing the doors on its core business.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 21, 2023

The Growth of Trailer Pools

Drop-and-hook and trailer pools aren’t exactly new ideas, but technology has made it possible to vastly expand their use.  

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2022

New Consortium Says API Standards Needed for Freight Scheduling

Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight have joined forces to address what they say is a lack of API standards across freight shipments, believing it will bring efficiencies and reduce frustrations for fleets, drivers, shippers, and receivers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2021

Convoy Go Offers Power-Only for Private Fleets

Convoy is making it easier for private fleets to access nationwide power-only capacity to haul preloaded and empty dry van trailers.

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Articlesby David CullenJuly 16, 2021

Digitizing Freight: What Does It Mean For Your Fleet?

Tapping digital technologies improves visibility for shippers and brokers and quality of life for drivers.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2021

Convoy, Flexport Link Freight-Tech Networks

Two major freight-tech logistics startups are linking their networks to provide seamless shipping across land, sea, and air – which will offer fleets working with them access to more loads.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2021

PGT Trucking To Deploy Automated Convoy Technology

During an eight-year partnership with Locomation, PGT Trucking will deploy 1,000 autonomous relay convoy systems to enable one driver to pilot a lead truck while a follower truck operates in tandem through a fully autonomous system.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2021

Logistics Companies Offer 'Green' Solutions

Shippers are looking for ways to improve their sustainability, and third-party logistics providers and digital freight-matching companies are increasingly announcing ways to help them do that.

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