Vehicle Trends in Last-Mile Delivery
Check out the latest trends in the last-mile delivery market, the impact of technology, and spec’ing tips to consider when purchasing a vehicle.
April 14, 2022
Check out the latest trends in the last-mile delivery market, the impact of technology, and spec’ing tips to consider when purchasing a vehicle.
April 14, 2022
Last mile is a comprehensive suite of tools from Google to ease last-mile deliveries and logistics, while what3words is a service that offers pinpoint laser accuracy for crowded or hard-to-find places.
March 21, 2022
As the popular form of delivery proliferates, so does the lack of curb space. Here’s how companies are looking to rectify the problem.
March 3, 2022
One year in to GM's last-mile delivery company, and orders for EV vans are increasing as Walmart reserves thousands of vehicles and FedEx ups its existing order.
January 5, 2022
When looking ahead to the next 12 months, it will become more expensive to operate a fleet in the coming years. Vehicle acquisition costs have increased due to reduced fleet incentives. Fuel prices will likely continue to trend upward, and maintenance costs will ratchet higher due to more companies adopting extended replacement schedules.
December 1, 2021
The van is currently testing in the U.S. Full production of the van is expected in Q3 2022.
September 22, 2021
With a goal to transition 30% of deliveries to zero emissions by 2030, the City of Seattle's partnership with BrightDrop and others will pilot a sustainable neighborhood delivery hub to test new vehicles, delivery models, and technologies for last-mile operations.
June 18, 2021
According to the World Economic Forum, there was a 25% rise in consumer e-commerce deliveries in 2020. What does this mean for last-mile delivery fleets?
June 16, 2021
The collaboration between FedEx and Nuro launched in April with a pilot program across the Houston area.
June 15, 2021
To run a profitable last-mile delivery fleet, operators need to act on consumer-driven trends and measure key performance indicators around productivity, customer satisfaction, and revenue and cost.
May 16, 2021
Success at last-mile delivery rides on fielding safety-focused and customer-oriented drivers.
May 11, 2021
Delivery fleets face increased customer demands, missed ETAs, and vague delivery locations daily. A combination of technology implementations, rethinking operational processes, and leveraging customer information can help.
May 3, 2021
The challenges of the past 12 months have given delivery fleets many opportunities to learn, innovate processes, and grow.
May 3, 2021
The process of loading and unloading in commercial loading zones is antiquated. A curb management pilot with the City of Aspen promises a better way. What do the findings say?
April 19, 2021
Delivering up to 330 packages a day while meeting performance metrics around truck load time, deliveries per hour, and driving behaviors can be rewarding — but isn’t for the faint of heart.
April 15, 2021
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