freight transportation

Pilot Freight Services rebrands truck brokerage unit

Pilot Truck Brokerage utilizes Tech Suite, which enables customers or operators to shop full truck load pricing in real-time.

November 1, 2019

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Pilot Freight Services, Glen Mills, Pa., introduced Pilot Truck Brokerage, a newly rebranded brokerage service based in Pilot San Diego, formerly known as A & O Logistics.

Norfolk Southern’s 2019 corporate social responsibility report highlights initiatives that benefit environment, commerce, people

Norfolk Southern's initiatives support a cleaner environment, promote economic growth and jobs, foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and build stronger communities.

October 22, 2019

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Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS), Norfolk, Va., released its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility report.

C.H. Robinson to invest $1B in technology over next 5 years

The investment will go toward Big Data and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics.

September 18, 2019

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C.H. Robinson, Eden Prairie, Minn., announced plans to invest $1 billion in technology over the next five years.

Loadsmart, Starsky Robotics dispatch autonomous truck to haul freight

The integration of Loadsmart’s AI-powered pricing and load matching technology with Starsky’s API meant no human intervention was required.

September 4, 2019

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Loadsmart, New York, and Starsky Robotics, San Francisco, automatically dispatched an autonomous truck to haul freight.

Greenbrier releases environmental, social, governance report

In recent years, Greenbrier has introduced sustainable designs, including the reduction of tare weight and implementing articulation in more of its product offerings.

August 20, 2019

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The Greenbrier Cos., Inc., Lake Oswego, Ore., released its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, which highlights its corporate social responsibility accomplishments.

Pilot Freight Services opens new global HQs

The new 45,000-square-foot space consolidates three separate divisions previously compartmentalized across three buildings.

August 14, 2019

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Pilot Freight Services opened a new global headquarters located in a Class A property in Glen Mills, Pa.

GSC Logistics to test more electric big rigs at Port of Oakland

The rigs would both have twin 241-horse power battery-driven motors.

July 19, 2019

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GSC Logistics, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to acquire two more electric big rigs to discover if zero-emission tractors can haul cargo containers over highways.

Carrier-facing web portal

May 9, 2019

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Echo Global Logistics, Inc., Chicago, launched EchoDrive, a carrier-facing web portal and mobile app that displays Echo's available loads for the company's carrier network to bid on.

Fleetilla, Polte collaborate to extend supply chain & equipment visibility

With the addition of Polte's location technology, which offers both indoor and outdoor tracking, Fleetilla will be positioned to offer seamless freight and equipment visibility across the supply chain.

April 8, 2019

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Fleetilla, LLC, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Polte Corp., Richardson, Texas, announced a collaboration to integrate Polte's location technologies into Fleetilla's asset tracking and freight visibility solutions.