Uber is entering the trailer leasing game.
The ride-hailing company’s Uber Freight division, which is part of its Advanced Technologies Group, introduced its new Powerloop service Wednesday, saying it will make pre-loaded trailers available to eligib
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Refiners Slump as Trump Looks to Slow-Roll IMO Fuel Mandate
U.S. refiners are getting stung by President Donald Trump’s reported efforts to keep consumer prices from rising in the run-up to the 2020 election. The Trump administration is seeking to slow the implementation in 2020 of tighter fuel restrictions on the global shipping industry.
Sacramento upfitting Ford fleet with XL electrification
XL, which develops vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, recently said it is upfitting six hybrid electric (HEV) Ford F-250 trucks and one hybrid electric Ford Transit passenger van for the City of Sacramento to impro
B&H Worldwide Expands European Network
British aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide announced the opening of two offices in Europe as well as the launch of a Europewide road freight network to provide an alternative road transport solution to current airfreight services.
BigRoad Freight Introduces Personalized Load-Matching Platform
BigRoad Freight has launched a new set of features that gives drivers access to personalized load boards, load searching and truck posting through the BigRoad app. That allows them more control over the shipments they choose, according to a press release.
NTDC Grand Champion Scott Woodrome to Be Honored at MCE
The country’s top truck driver will be honored at the Management Conference & Exhibition, the annual industry gathering hosted by American Trucking Associations.
Never let your 'Safety First' guard down—not for a second
Can you see that tiny dot? Look closer. Let me tell you about that dot, and why doing things the right way when working on vehicles and always following proper safety procedures matters, every time and even if it feels like no big deal.
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Some Suppliers Cautious After Sears Files for Bankruptcy
Shortly after filing for bankruptcy earlier this week, Sears Holdings Corp. sent a letter to suppliers asking for their “ongoing support.” That’s been a difficult pitch. Some vendors have stopped shipping products to the retailer over concerns they won’t get paid, according to people with knowledge of the situation, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private.
How small companies can benefit from group purchasing organizations
One way for small companies to increase their profitability is to join with others to leverage their buying power in similar products and services to achieve discounts they would not qualify for on their own.
DeliveryCircle Launches SaaS Platform KrewZen
DeliveryCircle, a same-day delivery solution for shippers, has introduced KrewZen, a Software-as-a-Service platform that gives retailers, third-party logistics companies and distributors the tools to build a local delivery network for same-day, final-m…