Planners for National Wreaths Across America Day say the event that honors fallen servicemen and women will take place, albeit with modifications to keep the thousands of volunteers and staff safe.
October 13, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics
E-Commerce Spike Likely to Outlast COVID-19 Pandemic, Experts Say
COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of e-commerce, a trajectory that could have significant implications for the trucking sector even after the pandemic passes.
October 9, 2020BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsAutonomous
Einride Readies US Test for Automated Podlike Truck
Einride plans to expand its range of podlike self-driving trucks and launch a pilot program in the U.S. with tire manufacturer Bridgestone.
October 9, 2020BusinessTechnologyLogistics
Carrier, AWS Collaborate on Food and Medicine Transportation
Amazon Web Services and Carrier Global Corp. announced Oct. 8 a multiyear agreement to develop a cold chain operations platform.
October 9, 2020BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50Top 100
Ware2Go Launches FulfillmentVu Technology Platform
Ware2Go launched a new technology platform Oct. 8 that combines warehouse management systems to help merchants meet customer expectations across all sales channels.
October 9, 2020GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
CSA Reform Bill Introduced in US House
A new bill from the U.S. House proposes a pilot program to review potential benefits of remote carrier compliance reviews under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, as well as a national hiring standard for the trucking industry.
October 9, 2020GovernmentBusinessSafety
Utah DOT Opens Runaway Truck Ramp
The Utah Department of Transportation unveiled a newly constructed truck escape system that is meant to serve commercial motor vehicle operators navigating a challenging intersection.
October 9, 2020BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsTop 50Top 100
Penske Truck Leasing Expands in Vermont
Penske Truck Leasing announced it opened a new facility in Essex Junction, Vt., to offer full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance services.
October 9, 2020BusinessTechnologyFuel
REG to Expand Renewable Diesel Refinery Capacity
Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced plans to expand capacity at its Geismar, La., renewable diesel refinery by between 250 million to 340 million gallons annually with construction expected to begin in 2021 with “mechanical completion” in 2023.
October 9, 2020BusinessTechnologyFuelTop 100
Sysco Tests Freightliner eCascadia in California
Sysco Corp. announced it is testing in California an all-electric Freightliner eCascadia from Daimler Trucks North America.
October 9, 2020