U.S. intermodal traffic rose 5.6% last week, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 13, 2012Business
ATA Projects 21% Tonnage Gain by 2023
The freight transportation industry will grow “significantly” in the next decade, and trucking will increase its share of the market, American Trucking Associations said in a report released last week.
July 16, 2012Business
Producer Price Index Rises 0.1%
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose in June for the first time in four months, reflecting an increase in food costs, the Labor Department said Friday.
July 13, 2012Business
ATA Holds Video Contest for Truck Driver Appreciation Week
American Trucking Associations is holding a video contest to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 16-22.
July 13, 2012BusinessLogistics
Lineage Logistics Buys Castle & Cooke
Lineage Logistics said it has acquired Castle & Cooke Cold Storage, Colton, Calif., for an undisclosed sum.
July 13, 2012Business
Saia Acquires Robart Cos. Brokerage, Logistics Firms
Less-than-truckload fleet Saia Inc. announced it has acquired Robart Transportation Inc. and subsidiary, RL Services Group LLC, which offer freight brokerage and logistics services.
July 12, 2012Business
Import Prices Fall 2.7%, Largest Drop Since 2008
The price of goods imported to the United States fell 2.7% last month, the biggest drop since December 2008, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
July 12, 2012Business
Mexican Carrier Seeks Cross-Border Approval
A Mexican owner-operator is seeking approval from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for the U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking pilot program.
July 12, 2012Business
Initial Jobless Claims Drop
Initial jobless claims dropped last week to the lowest level in four years, the Labor Department said Thursday
July 12, 2012Business
Ryder Boosting Dividend
Ryder System said it will boost its quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 31 cents per share.
July 12, 2012