Shippers expect to put more freight on railroads next year as concern persists about how the electronic-logging device mandate will tighten trucking capacity in 2018, according to a Cowen and Co. survey.
October 3, 2017Government, Business, Logistics
Shippers Discuss ELDs, Intermodal in Cowen Survey
Government, Business, Equipment
Celadon Acknowledges Active SEC Investigation
Celadon Group Inc. offered new information into its financial situation while confirming it is under a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the value of used trucks donated to a joint venture company.
October 3, 2017Business, Logistics
NFI Industries Purchases California Cartage to Increase Presence in SoCal Ports
October 2, 2017
Business, Technology
XPO Pilot Testing Last-Mile Web Service
XPO Logistics is testing a web service that allows people who purchased appliances, furniture or other large items to track deliveries and receive e-mail or text message alerts about whether the driver is on time or delayed due to traffic or weather.
September 29, 2017Government, Business
IANA Panel Agrees Transportation Needs Are Dire, But Theyre Not Sure About Funding
LONG BEACH, Calif. Politicians in Washington agree on the dire need to modernize the ports, railroads and highways in the United States, but the how do we pay for it question sparks a debate between Democrats and Republicans.
September 27, 2017Business
Averitt Debuts Asia-to-Dallas Route After Success With Memphis Service
Averitt Express launched a new less-than-containerload service last month to Dallas, built on the success of its Asia-to-Memphis Express service in the e-commerce and small business communities.
September 27, 2017Business, Equipment, Logistics
Steady Growth Seen for Transloading, Supply Chain Experts Say
LONG BEACH, Calif. Since 2007, transloading has grown at double the rate of U.S. imports, and supply chain experts believe it will become more popular because of the benefits to the entire supply chain.
September 26, 2017Business, Top 100
Old Dominion Cuts the Ribbon on 8th Illinois Location
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. officially cut the ribbon on its eighth service center in Illinois on Sept. 21, occupied with 117 employees and 103 doors at the cross dock.
September 25, 2017Business
Canadian TL Carrier Kriska Acquires Service Freight Systems
Canadian truckload carrier Kriska Transportation Group has acquired Service Freight Systems of Ontario and has kept the management team there in place.
September 25, 2017Business, Logistics
Intermodal Outlook Positive for 2018
LONG BEACH, Calif. Intermodal transportation has rebounded this year after receding in 2016, and analysts forecast that next year also will be strong for the industry.
September 21, 2017