Travel center operator Pilot Co. and automated technology firm Kodiak Robotics on Aug. 23 announced formation of a partnership under which the companies will collaboratively develop autonomous truck services at Pilot and Flying J travel centers across North America.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies
When it comes to implementing new technology, a common failure private fleets experience is managing “change.” Here are four things to consider to help with a successful transition
August 26, 2022Private Fleets, Shippers Harness Digitization to Improve Operations
CHICAGO — The growing adoption of information technology in the transportation industry is creating new opportunities for shippers and private fleets to enhance logistics planning and improve the driver experience.
August 26, 2022Amazon Starts Same-Day Deliveries From Stores in Metro Areas
Amazon.com Inc. has started delivering items from brick-and-mortar stores in a dozen metro areas, the e-commerce giant’s latest effort to make more products available for speedy delivery.
August 1, 2022Walmart Canada Adds 60-Foot Multizone Refrigerated Trailer
Walmart Canada has expanded its fleet to include for the first time in North America a 60-foot multitemperature-zone refrigerated trailer, built by Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
July 25, 2022Amazon Prime Day Comes Amid Slowdown in Online Sales Growth
Amazon is heading into its annual Prime Day sales event today much differently from how it entered the pandemic.
July 12, 2022Amazon Will Take Stake in Grubhub, Offer Prime Users Membership
Just Eat Takeaway.com NV’s shares jumped the most in almost four years after Amazon.com Inc. agreed to take a stake in its Grubhub business.
July 6, 2022Amazon Names New Head for Troubled Retail Business
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on June 21 named a new head for the company’s troubled retail business, which is dealing with a glut of warehouse space after a massive expansion during the pandemic.
June 21, 2022Walmart, Others Amass $45 Billion in Extra Stuff to Sell
Big retailers rushed to build up inventories last year amid soaring consumer demand and transportation bottlenecks — going so far in some cases as to rent their own cargo ships. Now, they’re trying to figure out how to sell all their stuff.
May 31, 2022Walmart Expands Drone Delivery in Six States
Walmart soon will expand its drone delivery program across six states: Florida, Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Drone hubs will be set up at 34 sites by the end of the year.
May 25, 2022