Fleet Management

Lightning eMotors launches online Fleet Planner solution

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Both federal and state lawmakers are now pushing electric vehicle adoption for not just commuters...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lightning-emotors-launches-online-fleet-planner-solution

Bridgestone to launch last-mile marketplace with AWS

Bridgestone facility

One of the transportation industry’s longest-running powerhouses is going digital.

Bridgestone Corp. (OCTUS: BRDCY), known as the world’s largest producer of tires, has announced it will be using Amazon Web Services to build a marketplace for last-mile services and fleet solutions.

The company said it will be working with AWS’ ProServe and AWS Marketplace teams, using machine learning, business intelligence services and Internet of Things technology to create a one-stop shop for fleet managers in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bridgestone-to-launch-last-mile-marketplace-with-aws

Amid high costs, carriers can find ways to do more with less

Carriers find themselves in a hard place: The operating costs are increasing as the market for their services diminishes.

With rising fuel costs sinking truckload spot rates, carriers are seeing their margins disappear before their eyes. In fact, gaining an advantage in any aspect seems nearly impossible. In the market to buy a truck? Think again.

In July 2020, $54,000 would buy you a 3-year-old used truck, but not anymore. You’ll now have to fork over $140,000 today, according to ACT Research. 

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amid-high-costs-carriers-can-find-ways-to-do-more-with-less

CrewSmart names new commercial director

Colchester, U.K., based CrewSmart has hired Anna Saunders as commercial director. In this role, she will support the global roll-out of its software platform, an end-to-end management system for compliant, effective maritime operations.

Saunders joins CrewSmart from offshore energy support vessel operator Seacat Services, where she led the crew management team. She will work alongside CrewSmart’s founder & technical director, Christian Adams to build on current momentum, as the company seeks to...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/compliance/crewsmart-names-new-commercial-director/

Baton launches local fleet backed by AI-driven schedule optimization technology

After almost two years of creating drop-freight networks to improve the delivery process within dense cities, San Francisco-based Baton announced Thursday it has launched its own local trucking fleet powered by proprietary digital solutions to maximize its drop-network offering.

While Baton had not originally considered acquiring its own assets to maximize its local drop-freight business model, Andrew Berberick, co-founder of Baton, told FreightWaves the recent volatility in the market spurred...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/baton-launches-local-fleet-backed-by-ai-driven-schedule-optimization-technology

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