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.
When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.
Paragon Software Systems, Inc., announced that Colorado Boxed Beef Co., a major distributor of refrigerated and frozen meat, cheese, and other food products, has implemented Paragon’s route planning software to manage its complex delivery network.
Walmart has begun testing self-driving Ford vehicles as part of a third-party delivery experiment with Postmates to deliver tacos, floral arrangements, dry cleaning and other items, Ford has announced.
ZF says it is the first manufacturer in Germany to deliver parts via drones during manufacturing operations.
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.
Workhorse Group Inc. has launched initial production of its new Workhorse NGEN-1000, a lightweight battery-electric delivery truck.
Vancouver-based SPUD is adopting all-electric refrigeration technology that allows the delivery vehicle’s engine to be turned off during stops, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions.
Ford is producing a medium-sized electric delivery van for Deutsche Post DHL to support the company’s urban parcel delivery service in Germany.
Continental’s 16-inch Conti LAR 3 all-position tire is designed for high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers.