How delivery bots and drones will affect local commerce and the trucking industry

Navigant Research estimates 426 million packages will be delivered globally by drone, including 92 million in North America, by 2030.

By Ryan Citron • March 25, 2020

Wilson Logistics, Locomation collaborate on Autonomous Relay Convoy tech

Wilson Logistics said it anticipates the pilot program will reduce operating costs by 33% per mile, with an 8% reduction in fuel expense. 

By Jim Stinson • March 11, 2020

Coronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020

Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.

By Jim Stinson • March 9, 2020

Nikola to become publicly traded company, accelerate EV production

By merging with a NASDAQ-listed company, Nikola has new ways to grow and meet the requirements of fleets under pressure to reduce emissions.

By Jim Stinson • March 4, 2020

TQL cyber breach is latest example of the industry's vulnerability to hacking

The cyberattack compromised its carrier portal, potentially granting access to "carrier accounts, including, in many instances, tax ID numbers and bank account numbers," according to the company's website.

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 28, 2020

Unscheduled maintenance costs shoot up 25.7% in Q4

Towing costs contribute to fleet headaches at the end of 2019.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 27, 2020

NACFE envisions more electric trucks for regional hauls

Electric trucks get another boost with a three-year grant.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 24, 2020

XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation

Revenue for XPO's brokerage division was down 14% year-over-year for 2019, but the company is finding cost savings by automating the process.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2020