Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Zipline is based in Mountain View, California. It has been updated to reflect that the firm is based in South San Francisco, California. After completing its 500,000th delivery in January, one of drone delivery’s titans is still not satisfied. On Wednesday, South San Francisco, California-based Zipline…
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech virtual event. Did FreightTech almost experience an extinction-level event? FreightWaves Editorial Director Rachel Premack has the latest on Silicon Valley Bank and how it may have impacted freight. Speaking of risk, ZenHedge CEO Krishnan Kandasamy talks…
Transportation and logistics provider R&R Express announced Wednesday the acquisition of regional and national carrier Load to Ride (LTR). Denver-based LTR has a fleet of more than 100 trucks and 200 trailers, specializing in less-than-truckload transportation, pool distribution, warehousing and expedited services. It operates primarily in the West, providing one-day and two-day service but partners…
Norfolk Southern has secured sick leave agreements with two more unions, bringing the total number of unions with such deals with NS up to eight. The latest agreements are with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, or IAM, and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, or BRC, NS (NYSE: NSC) said Tuesday. The agreement…
“Casey Jones, you better watch your speed.” The line from “Casey Jones” by the Grateful Dead might be iconic, but it’s more fun than factual. Tuesday was railroad engineer Casey Jones’ would-be 159th birthday. His life was cut short at 37 in a railroad crash. The infamous accident eventually made him a folk hero, with…