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Walmart Partners with Gatik for Self-Driving Delivery Service Pilot Project

Walmart announced its partnership with Gatik after Arkansas passed legislation allowing for the operation of autonomous vehicles.The retailer hopes to improve customer experience and test autonomous vehicles.

ArcBest Retail+ Program to Help Customers Meet Big-Box Retail Delivery Demands

Big retailers such as Walmart and Target have put in place stricter standards for on-time delivery, shortened the windows for deliveries, and hiked fines for missing those windows. ArcBest has a new program designed to help.

Walmart Plans to Go with Private Fleet at Ohio Facility

Walmart’s private fleet is adding truck driving jobs to its Washington Court House, Ohio, transportation office as it brings the operations of that facility in-house.

Walmart Increases Pay for Private Fleet Drivers

Beginning in February, Walmart truck drivers will receive a 1-cent per mile and a 50-cent increase in activity pay for arrive and arrive/drop occurrences.

Udelv Unveils Newest Autonomous Delivery Van at CES

Udelv, manufacturers of the Newton van, also announced a series of strategic partnerships with retailers worldwide at the show.

Walmart Tests Self-Driving Delivery with Ford Vehicles

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.

Walmart Makes Changes, Ups Spending to Attract Truck Drivers

Walmart is looking to add more highly qualified drivers for its private fleet and has announced a new $1,500 bonus for driver referrals as part of a plan that reportedly will double its spending on attracting and retaining drivers.

Consultant: Walmart Doesn't Want Its Carriers Hauling for Amazon

Walmart allegedly is telling trucking companies that they may have to choose between its business and Amazon’s, according to widely reported comments from a transportation and logistics consultant -- a report the retailing giant denies.

Walmart Recognizes 12 Carriers of the Year

Walmart Transportation has recognized 12 trucking and transportation providers as the retailer's 2016 Carriers of the Year, an honor given to companies that support Walmart-owned stores and facilities.

Judge Blocks Additional $80 Million Penalty in Walmart Drivers Lawsuit

A judge has rejected an additional $80 Million penalty on top of the $54 million drivers were awarded in the Walmart driver wage lawsuit the company lost in November.