Article written by John D. Schulz The first economic shock waves of the COVID-19 pandemic have started to wash across the first quarter earnings reports of the leading publicly held less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, with more bad news coming later in the year. The first economic shock waves of the COVID-19 pandemic have started to wash […]

Article written by Todd Dills Two things, today, that I think bear mentioning in the current climate. 1) Trimble’s new interactive ‘COVID-19 Safe Havens’ status map for truck-stop locations The Trimble company (the well-known purveyor of in-cab technology like the formerly-known-as PeopleNet systems for driver-to-back-office and back communications, electronic logs and more) is out with

Article written by Roger Gilroy Automakers shut down in mid-March as the novel coronavirus threatened employees’ health, then disrupted vehicle production and supply chains. Many freight companies were suddenly without key customers. Circle Logistics, a freight broker, was one of those companies — but it countered the stress by eventually creating a bulk division to

May 13, 2020 (CDN Newswire via Comtex) — The Transport Management System Market is forecast to grow from USD 82.40 billion in 2018 to USD 206.30 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 11.24%, during the forecast period. The Transport Management System Market is forecast to show significant growth due to the increase in implementation

Article written by Richard Howells Automatic warehouse with robotic arms, 3D rendering GETTY “Many organizations are focused on applying intelligent technologies like automation, machine learning, and AI to streamline processes, automate routine tasks, and assist in the effectiveness of Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, augmented and virtual reality, and drones”. That was one of the

DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs has announced the acquisition of VisTracks, a leading provider of device-agnostic, SaaS-based compliance solutions to the transportation and logistics industry. The acquisition builds on the Omnitracs One platform vision, and further enhances the company’s device-agnostic hardware and OEM strategy, the company said Monday. Through the acquisition, Omnitracs will add about 60,000 vehicles

Deal supports strategy of unifying fragmented technologies for increasingly decentralized transportation industry, Omnitracs says. Telematics technology vendor Omnitracs LLC is continuing to grow by absorbing other supply chain technology firms, saying Monday that it has acquired VisTracks, a provider of compliance solutions for the transportation and logistics industry.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move

Article written by Wayne Fee Right now, we are globally reliant on strained food supplies and logistics providers to deliver them. There has been a temporary change to driving hours regulations in order to accommodate these unprecedented times. But these temporary changes should not equate to a relaxation in a fleet operators’ driver safety management.