Truck manufacturers need to define where to focus their activities for a competitive advantage in the connected truck space, write Dr. Walter Rentzsch and Dr. Wilfried G. Aulbur Truck connectivity is an ongoing trend in the industry with a value potential that goes far beyond traditional telematics. The space is still characterized by the co-existence

Fleet Complete is now offering complimentary telematics service with Ford Commercial Solutions in the U.S. until August 31, 2020. The offer is valid for 90 days from sign-up for Ford vehicles Model Year 2018-2020 that have Ford Data Services™*. TORONTO, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fleet Complete®, the fastest-growing global provider of connected vehicle solutions, today announced another

Article written by Irma Venter Digital road-freight platform Saloodo! has launched its digital logistics platform for shippers and transport providers in Mozambique, in a move the company hopes will further expand its digital road-freight solution in Africa. Saloodo! is a subsidiary of DHL Global Forwarding, which is a provider of air, sea and road freight services.

Article written by Karen Roby Billions of data points are gathered throughout the UPS network every week. Find out how the information collected is revolutionizing the logistics giant. In the final installment of our five-part series about UPS, TechRepublic’s Karen Roby talked with Chief Information and Engineering Officer Juan Perez and Project Manager for NPT

Article written by Karen Roby IoT devices on UPS trailers collect approximately 50-60 million GPS messages a week. In part two of our five-part series about UPS, TechRepublic’s Karen Roby talked with Mike Allen, transportation technology manager at UPS, and Juan Perez, CIO of UPS, to discuss the company’s use of the Internet of Things (IoT). The

CHICAGO, May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FourKites®, the leader in predictive supply chain visibility, will host the largest-ever virtual carrier summit focused on carrier and broker operations at the logistics industry. Presenters and panelists will include Nick Cook, VP and CIO at FFE Transportation Services; Tim Higham, President and CEO at AscendTMS; Keith Mowery, SVP of Logistics

Rank Company Net Revenue (Millions) Gross Revenue (Millions) Types of Freight 1 C.H. Robinson Worldwide $1,797.4 $11,283.7 air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank 2 Total Quality Logistics $687.0 $3,394.0 rail intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, bulk/tank 3 XPO Logistics $485.0 $2,500.0 air/expedited, rail intermodal, LTL, dry van

Acquisition Fast-Tracks Platform Growth and Extends Partner Network DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omnitracs, LLC, the global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, today announced the acquisition of VisTracks, a leading provider of device-agnostic, SaaS-based compliance solutions to the transportation and logistics industry. This acquisition builds on the Omnitracs One platform vision and further enhances the

Article written by Georgia Wilson Coyote Logistics, UPS, Blue Yonder and EY discuss the digital evolution and changing expectations of 3PL services. Third party logistics (3PL), defines a service which encompases a wide range of tailored services often to a specific industry, company, or multi user in order to reduce costs. It also refers to