Uber Technologies Inc. has started Powerloop, a trailer leasing and rental business, to support drop-freight opportunities for carriers and shippers using its Uber Freight load-matching network.
October 22, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnology
AB Volvo Posts Record Third Quarter, Higher Income and Revenue
AB Volvo notched a 38% gain in net income as record third-quarter revenue was lifted by stronger truck orders and deliveries.
October 22, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
BigRoad Freight Introduces Personalized Load-Matching Platform
BigRoad Freight has launched a new set of features that gives drivers access to personalized load boards, load searching and truck posting through the BigRoad app. That allows them more control over the shipments they choose, according to a press release.
October 19, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
DeliveryCircle Launches SaaS Platform KrewZen
DeliveryCircle, a same-day delivery solution for shippers, has introduced KrewZen, a Software-as-a-Service platform that gives retailers, third-party logistics companies and distributors the tools to build a local delivery network for same-day, final-mile deliveries.
October 19, 2018BusinessTechnology
Basin Commerce Launches New Workflow Program
Bulk freight software solutions provider Basin Commerce unveiled Conduit, its new quoting and management workflow platform.
October 19, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Sygic Introduces Real-Time Driver Behavior Analysis
Sygic, a Slovakia-based mobile navigation company, has unveiled a new driver behavior algorithm designed to motivate drivers to act safer behind the wheel.
October 18, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Trucking to Turn More to Alternative Fuels, Experts Say
INDIANAPOLIS — Sales of Class 8 natural gas fueled trucks are rising, grants and incentives for using alternative fuels are expanding and more related regulations are coming as major shippers pursue environmental sustainability, experts said at an industry forum here.
October 18, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnology
States Will Lead in Infrastructure Funding Innovations, IBTTA Panelists Say
BALTIMORE — Infrastructure funding programs across several states eventually will serve as models for federal transportation agencies, experts at a conference hosted by a tolling advocacy group indicated Oct. 15.
October 18, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
SMC3 Adds Volume LTL Pricing API
SMC3, a knowledge hub for LTL transportation pricing data and technology, has added a tool to its platform.
October 18, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
UPS’ New Automated Sorting Facility in Atlanta Is Up and Running
ATLANTA — UPS Inc. is looking to the future with its new Southeast Metro Automated Routing Terminal. About the size of 19 football fields, the automated facility can be expanded to increase the 1,700 packages a minute it is able to process now.
October 18, 2018