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Article written by Ben Ames Echo Global, BluJay say freight networks must adjust to thrive-or-survive conditions. The coronavirus pandemic may have hamstrung the nation’s economy, but as opposed to imposing a unilateral recession, its impact has created broad imbalances in freight capacity, transportation sector leaders say. Even as some sectors are nearly idled by travel …

Pandemic creates peaks and valleys of demand, transportation execs say Read More »

FleetOps, a Toronto, CA-based data-driven freight marketplace, raised $6m in seed funding. The round was co-lead by Inspired Capital and Resolute Ventures, along with Hike Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Newark Venture Partners, BCF Ventures, Panache Ventures, and Brian Thomas. The company intends to use the funds to further deploy its technology and proprietary dataset to brokerages …

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FMCSA interprets sod turfgrass as ag commodity, for now The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said in a Federal Register notice published Aug. 5 that it interprets sod turfgrass as an agricultural commodity, thus allowing sod haulers to operate under the same hours of service waivers as other ag haulers. The agency, in response to an hours waiver …

CCJ Daily Dispatch, Aug. 5: Sod haulers can operate under ag hours exemptions, for now Read More »

In the most recent episode of Transportation Matters, the CEO-Podcast of Daimler Trucks & Buses, Martin Daum talks with Dr. Sigrid Nikutta, CEO of DB Cargo AG and member of the Management Board of Deutsche Bahn In the most recent episode of Transportation Matters, the CEO-Podcast of Daimler Trucks & Buses, Martin Daum talks with …

Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum and DB Cargo CEO Dr. Sigrid Nikutta discuss the future of freight transport Read More »

DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kleinschmidt Inc., a leading provider of EDI and supply chain integration solutions, today announced a technology partnership with Convoy, the most efficient digital freight network which uses machine learning and automation to connect shippers and carriers to move millions of truckloads. This partnership provides Convoy with EDI connectivity solutions to more …

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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellocator by PowerFleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL), a global leader and provider of subscription-based wireless IoT and M2M solutions for securing, controlling, tracking, and managing high-value enterprise assets, provided The French Red Cross with a plug and play traceability solution to be used during shipment of healthcare equipment and …

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E-commerce purchases of big and bulky goods accelerate as consumers spend more time at home GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, has added new last mile capabilities to its XPO Connect™ digital freight platform. XPO’s last mile service continues to benefit from …

XPO Logistics Manages COVID-19 Surge in Last Mile Demand with New XPO Connect Capabilities Read More »

RESTON, VA and OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – AUGUST 4, 2020 – Trucker Tools today announced a new partnership with TVC Pro-Driver that will provide access to legal representation and other services for independent truckers directly through the Trucker Tools Mobile Driver App. Oklahoma City-based TVC Pro-Driver provides truckers with comprehensive, subscription-based support services including legal …

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