Author: Transport Topics

Pickup, an on-demand last-mile logistics solutions provider, has closed a $5 million funding round, according to a Nov. 13 press release. Funds from the round, led by TDF Ventures and Noro-Moseley Partners, will be used for market expansion, growing th…

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 2.1 cents to $3.261 a gallon the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Nov. 26 as crude oil prices continued to stay low.

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RushNet Inc. and XYZ Hemp Inc. said they have acquired GreatRateFreight Inc., a company that specializes in using technology to link shippers with trucking companies. Terms were not disclosed.

Crane Worldwide Logistics opened a facility in Savannah, Ga., to expand its footprint on the East Coast.

Allison Transmission Inc. announced it is expanding the remote diagnostic options available for its fourth- and fifth-generation transmissions through a collaboration with LHP Telematics.

The holiday season has officially arrived. But it’s important to remember the tragedy involving wildfires in California. The trucking industry, as always, is answering the call in times of need.

R.J. Corman Railroad Co. has acquired six rail companies, according to a Nov. 5 press release.

Freelancer, a jobs and crowdsourcing marketplace, has acquired Channel 40, an enterprise marketplace that connects freight owners with transport operators. Freelancer also has launched Freightlancer.com, a global marketplace for freight, shipping and t…

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 3.5 cents to $3.282 a gallon in data reported Nov. 19 as crude oil prices fell amid persistent concerns about oversupply.