Trucking

DB Schenker implements driverless forklift truck

AJOT Newsroom | January 24, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

DB Schenker has introduced the regular operation of an autonomous forklift truck, following successful completion of a pilot project. The transport system of the Austrian supplier AGILOX transports empty containers over a distance of around 150 meters at the Eching site near Munich. This is done completely without the intervention of a warehouse associate. Previously, this operation was carried out with conventional forklift trucks.

Averitt releases 2020 “State of the North American Supply Chain” survey results

AJOT Newsroom | January 24, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

Konecranes wins order for five more Flow Drive reach stackers in Australia

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

ARTBA says final “Waters of the United States” rule brings clarity to transportation project reviews

AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 3.3% in 2019

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.3% in all of 2019, about half the annual gain in 2018 (6.7%), for the tenth straight annual increase.

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improves in November to a 7.0 reading

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Real-time locating system market to reach usd 23.8 billion by 2026

AJOT Newsroom | January 20, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Real-Time Locating System Market by Offering (Hardware, Software), Technology (Short Throw, Standard Throw), Vertical, Application, Region Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 to 2026

Cross-border runners brave borders with bribery in Zimbabwe

Bloomberg | January 19, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Meritor acquires TransPower, advancing its electrification expertise

AJOT Newsroom | January 17, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Heil and Polar designate Tri Tank as an authorized service & repair facility

AJOT Newsroom | January 17, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer recently announced Tri Tank Corp. has been designated an authorized service and repair facility.

Averitt Express employees donate $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

AJOT Newsroom | January 17, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Setting yet another record for its largest-ever donation, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $1,000,001 in 2019 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

ATA applauds ratification of USMCA trade deal

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

FTR Trucking conditions index for November stayed in slightly negative territory

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Meritor appoints Villavarayan Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

Demand for pallet trucks to soar with high penetration of E-commerce and warehousing, reveals Fact.MR

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

XPO Logistics announces exploration of strategic alternatives for one or more business units

AJOT Newsroom | January 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

XPO jumps most since August after CEO seeks to break up company

Bloomberg | January 16, 2020 | Intermodal | Logistics | Trucking

China policies keep Europe firms from Belt and Road, report says

Bloomberg | January 15, 2020 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Bloomberg | January 15, 2020

XPO Logistics explores breakup of transportation company

XPO Logistics Inc., the transportation conglomerate run by serial dealmaker Brad Jacobs, is considering strategic options including the possible sale or spinoff of one or more business units.