Trucking industry warns that AB 5 decision could push freight capacity out of California
Teamsters push back with prediction of improved working conditions, as driver employment rule is set to become law within days.
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Strong consumer spending and job demand will fend off recession this year, NRF says
ACT paints darker picture, forecasting a slowdown in freight markets.
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Burris Logistics gain California foothold with latest acquisition
Refrigerated logistics service provider buys Los Angeles’ R.W. Zant Co. to complement its Honor Foods division.
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Private equity firm acquires packaging provider Coregistics in e-commerce bet
Red Arts Capital says deal follows sale last year of MME trucking to Knight-Swift
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Walmart installs tracking tablets in the 9,000 tractors of its private fleet
Technology from Daimler-backed Platform Science notifies store employees as each freight delivery nears its dropoff point.
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Retailers press White House to rescind China tariffs
Move would help cool off inflation, NRF argues.
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Google Cloud sees rising profile in logistics applications
Dematic, XPO say cloud-based artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics tools can help solve complex supply chain challenges.
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Investors see big value in basic wooden pallets
Private equity funds back acquisitions of pallet firm in Washington and a takeover by pallet firm in Arkansas.
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Uber Freight and Waymo Via see hybrid freight future with both drivers and autonomous trucks
Partnership launched just as Gatik creates autonomous, middle-mile delivery network for 34 Sam's Club stores in Texas
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Logistics tech firm Freightos to join NASDAQ exchange through SPAC merger
Freight booking platform will raise $80 million in fresh backing for its service digitally connecting carriers, freight forwarders, and importers and exporters.
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