Articles by Ben Ames

Fleet owners warn that truck freight prices will rise when they’re required to classify drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.

Clean fuel and electrification alone are not enough to decarbonize the freight sector, but digitalization could bridge the gap, Coalition for Reimagined Mobility says.

German logistics provider plans to open its international logistics expertise, air transport services, and ocean gateways to trucking fleet’s existing customer base.

Private equity-backed systems integrator buys up 7^th and 8^th firms since 2021, extending its reach into Europe.

Partners will mine shipment data, sell insights through “FourKites X” platform

Pending Biden’s signature, bill would empower Federal Maritime Commission to block “unfair business practices” by ocean carriers.

Retailer increases adoption of fulfillment technology from 25 warehouses to all 42 regional DCs in its U.S. network.

Offer from private equity firm “undervalues” transportation giant as investors grow concerned about freight sector downturn.

Heavyweights U.S. Xpress, Penske Truck Leasing, and DHL Supply Chain announce trials of self-driving highway networks.