Article written by Brian Straight Platform Science’s approach helps third-party technology providers offer quicker ROI for fleet customers Technology providers are hyperfocused on developing solutions and providing great user experiences for customers. What many of them are not as interested in is developing the hardware to support their software. There are exceptions, of course, but […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bringg named in the Supply Chain Convergence, Last-Mile Delivery Solutions, and Carrier/Supplier Appointment Scheduling categories Chicago – August 4, 2020 – Bringg, the leading delivery and fulfillment orchestration platform provider was recognized in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2020. The Hype Cycle report covers technologies used to support logistics and fulfillment processes across various industries
With Road Ready’s suite of wireless sensors, OE trailer system and fleet software integrations, the company aims to provide comprehensive, scalable and inclusive fleet telematics solutions. Road Ready from Clarience Technologies is participating in a program with Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics to evaluate the Road Ready trailer telematics system. Launched in 2017, Road Ready