eCommerce / Urban delivery

eCommerce / Urban delivery

eCommerce boom presents safety and wellness challenges for drivers

As more consumers turned to eCommerce for safety and convenience, its heightened popularity put a strain on the trucking industry as truck drivers were tasked with delivering more goods at a faster rate.

April 14, 2021

person picking up box wincing in pain from back strain

Isuzu working to bring self-driving to medium-duty

The effort will integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology into several Isuzu medium-duty N-Series trucks to produce SAE Level 4 delivery vehicles.

April 7, 2021

The two companies hope the collaboration will accelerate the commercialization of autonomous delivery fleets while contributing to a safer and more sustainable logistics community in the future.

Isuzu adds more power to Class 6 FTR, new FVR model

The company believes the Cummins B6.7 will appeal more broadly to fleets that need more power.

February 12, 2021

Availability of the B6.7 – the most popular diesel engine ever built by Cummins – marks the first time Isuzu has ever offered any engine other than its own on any of its models.

eCommerce / Urban delivery

Tampa FedEx driver plays vital role in Super Bowl celebration

Craig Sniffen, a 27-year FedEx Express team member, helped make the final delivery to Tampa, where the Lombardi Trophy was handed off (virtually) to Super Bowl XXXVII Champion, 11-time Pro Bowler, and Buccaneer all-timer Derrick Brooks.

February 4, 2021

FedEx Express driver delivering package

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Tesla electric Semi

Tesla delays electric Semi for third time

Tesla cites "limited availability of battery cells and global supply chain challenges," in third delay of its Semi truck launch.

truck driver in seat

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fleet of TDC trucks

Paschall Truck Lines parent acquires Missouri carrier

Per diem programs can put more money in drivers' pockets and save fleets money in payroll taxes.

Fleets see results from automated per diem program

trucks waiting at dock

Truck Tonnage Index falls for second consecutive month, spot rates sliding

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