Sept. 3 - Next stop: the final mile

Fleets weigh final-mile risks as shippers seek logistics partners; JB Hunt sets out on expedition for final-mile acquisitions; Wabash to 'rapidly deploy' in big and bulky, fulfillment center hauls; Final-mile EVs easier on drivers' knees, exec says View online | Signup | Forward

Daily Dive Sept.​ 3,​ 2021 | Today's news and insights for transport leaders Note from the editor S.L. Fuller and I have just returned from the Home Delivery World conference in Philadelphia. It was an eventful conference, filled with panel discussions, expo hall swag and severe weather alerts sounding in unison on the show floor. One of the big messages I took away from the event was that final mile is no longer optional. It's not an added service as it has been in the past. Now, last-mile delivery is an imperative if you want to be competitive. In today's newsletter, we're taking a look back at some of the ways fleets have ventured into the final-mile segment, and the risks and rewards of doing so. Do you agree that final mile is a necessity? Is there more risk or more reward to the segment? Tell me what you think. Have a great weekend. We won't have a newsletter Monday due to Labor Day and will be back in your inbox Tuesday morning. Shefali Kapadia Lead Editor, Transport Dive Twitter | Email Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. Coronavirus pushes fleets to rethink the last mile The pandemic has thrown a wrench into route optimization planning and could accelerate e-commerce in the long term. Fleets weigh final-mile risks as shippers seek logistics partners Rising costs cast a shadow on supply chain leaders' otherwise optimistic outlook, according to a GlobalTranz survey. JB Hunt sets out on expedition for final-mile acquisitions Carriers see opportunity in last mile as e-commerce grows. Buying smaller fleets comes with the books of business, the talent and the know-how to enter the final-mile market. Wabash to 'rapidly deploy' in big and bulky, fulfillment center hauls The OEM sees TL customers moving into middle- and final-mile services, as e-commerce changes logistics models. Final-mile EVs easier on drivers' knees, exec says Regenerative braking can mitigate the need for work-related knee surgeries, translating to better comfort for drivers and healthcare cost savings for the fleet. Read more news What We're Reading FreightWaves Convoy survey: Trucking divided on sustainability, climate change Forbes Trucking Insurance In The Age Of Automation: Startup Koop Technologies Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round Truck News No end in sight to strong trucking environment: FTR Transport Topics Truckers Face Challenges in Ida’s Wake HR Dive Employees still worried about skills gaps, want training, Monster says Suggest a story we should read Dive Into a Topic Technology Regulatory Workforce Safety Operations Equipment Infrastructure Share Transport Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Transport Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.transportdive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

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