Amazon.com Inc. plans to spend an additional $2.1 billion on its contract delivery program, including safety programs, training and additional pay for the contracting firms.
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DSV Orders 300 Electric Trucks in Major Volvo Deal
Logistics firm DSV plans to buy 300 electric heavy trucks from Volvo AB in what would be one of the largest commercial orders to date for the Swedish manufacturer’s battery-powered rigs.
August 23, 2024Will Amazon’s AI Bet Pay Off?
More than any of the megacap technology stocks, Amazon.com Inc.’s big-spending ways are coming at the expense of profits, and its shares are being punished as a result.
August 20, 2024GXO Logistics Reports 19% Revenue Surge in Q2 2024
GXO Logistics saw revenue grow 19% in the second quarter of 2024 to $2.85 billion. However, the contract logistics firm reported a drop in net income to $39 million from $66 million in 2023.
August 6, 2024Gaining Driver Buy-In Is Key to Deploying Dashcams
CHICAGO — Fleet operators are increasingly embracing the use of dash cameras, but successfully deploying these in-cab systems hinges on driver acceptance of the technology.
July 24, 2024Atlas Energy to Deploy Self-Driving Trucks for Fracking Sand
Atlas Energy plans to deploy self-driving trucks developed by Kodiak Robotics for delivery of fracking sand to Permian Basin oil and natural gas wells in Texas beginning in early 2025.
July 24, 2024A Year to Forget for Third-Party Logistics Providers
2023 was a generally downtrodden year for 3PLs, with plummeting transportation rates and shippers focused on right-sizing inventories and reducing logistics costs.
April 12, 2024Eaton Partners With Cruise Control Specialist Traxen
Eaton is to start selling, distributing, servicing and providing installation support for Michigan-based technology developer Traxen’s iQ-Cruise system.
September 19, 2023Private Fleets Continue Optimization Efforts
Private motor carriers, like all trucking operations, have adjusted to shifting freight market conditions in the past year as truck capacity has loosened and freight rates have softened.
August 25, 2023Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain
As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.
July 14, 2023