last-mile delivery News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck

The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.

May 5, 2025
Business, TCA

Ikea to Open Hundreds of Pickup Locations

Ikea announced this week it plans to invest $2.2 billion in the United States over the next three years, opening new stores and 鈥淧lan and Order Points鈥 as well as hundreds of pickup locations.

April 21, 2023
Business, Logistics

Amazon Builds Last-Mile Shipping Facility in Montana

Amazon .com Inc. is creating its first big foothold in Montana with a last-mile shipping delivery facility for the entire state, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Dec. 16.

December 22, 2022
Business, Equipment

How Goodyear Helps Last Mile Fleets Achieve Total Mobility

Managing a last mile fleet presents unique challenges. Discover how Goodyear helps last mile fleets find the right tire solutions, stay ahead of issues, reduce downtime and minimize costs to achieve Total Mobility.聽

August 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

UPS Same-Day Unit Roadie Says Delivery Volume Doubled Last Month

Roadie, the same-day delivery startup that UPS Inc. acquired in October, said its package volume more than doubled in November from a year earlier as shoppers heeded the call to make holiday purchases early.

December 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Cargo Van Manufacturers Take Advantage as the Last-Mile Delivery Industry Grows

Van manufacturers are working to meet the demands of the growing e-commerce delivery business. They also see these vans as the perfect incubator for the transportation industry鈥檚 move toward electric-powered vehicles.

August 2, 2021
Business, Logistics

Exceed consumer expectations through optimized last mile logistics

Now, more than ever, transportation networks need to be reevaluated to capture demand and meet consumer needs. Omnitracs can help you find areas of improvement and adapt quickly. Read 鈥淟ogistics in the Last Mile鈥 to find out more.聽

June 1, 2021
Business, Logistics

Elion Adds Last-Mile Facility in South Florida

Elion Partners has acquired a 180,000-square-foot, last-mile industrial asset in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

December 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

EV Startup Canoo Fast-Tracks Launch of Commercial Delivery Van

Electric vehicle startup Canoo Holdings Ltd. is talking up the commercial vehicle sales part of a business model that has attracted more attention for its planned consumer-subscription service.

December 17, 2020
Business, Logistics

Amazon to Expand In-Garage Delivery to 4,000 US Cities

Amazon .com Inc. is about to see whether shoppers wary of contact with package delivery drivers would rather let them into the garage instead.

November 12, 2020