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BusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTCA

DHL Express Opens Miami-to-Argentina Cargo Shipping Route

DHL Express started shipping this week from Miami to Argentina, as part of its cargo hauling expansion from South Florida to Latin America.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Kroger and Albertsons to Sell 413 Stores to C&S

Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. agreed to sell 413 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in a divestiture designed to help win antitrust approval for their $24.6 billion merger.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Using AI and Video to Make Job Interviews More Efficient

AI-powered video interviewing of job applicants has quickly matured into a mainstream option for trucking and logistics companies looking to streamline the hiring process.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

The Trucking Industry Tackles Carbon Tracking

As corporate reporting on greenhouse gas emissions becomes commonplace, more shippers will turn to their freight transportation providers for help tracking their carbon footprints.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Executive Spotlight: Wade Anderson, Bay & Bay Transportation

Wade Anderson of Bay & Bay Transportation in Eagen, Minn., has more than 30 years of experience digitally transforming companies.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Card Skimming at Truck Stops Is a Huge Problem for Fleets

Many of us have had to deal with the unfor­tunate prob­lem of credit card fraud. You look at your monthly card statement and your eyes get wide after seeing the total.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

University of Tennessee Develops Fleet Sustainability Index

The University of Tennessee Fleet Sustainability Index contains emissions profiles for more than 400,000 motor carriers and millions of trucks.

September 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-Hire

Estes Among Fleets to Pilot Remora’s Carbon Capture System

Estes was among the first commercial for-hire carriers to sign up to pilot emerging technology developed by Remora.

September 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking’s Many Roads to Decarbonization

Trucking already has made strides to reduce emissions but carriers will need to comply with stricter regulations ahead. So how will the industry achieve these carbon reduction goals?

September 8, 2023
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

UPS to Raise Average Prices by 5.9%

UPS Inc. will raise prices 5.9%, to take effect on Dec. 26.

September 8, 2023