Intermodal freight is growing in volume and importance as shippers embrace the idea of using multiple modes of transport to move goods around the world.
September 18, 2015GovernmentBusinessAutonomous
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Joins Infrastructure Advocacy Group
Nashville, Tennessee, Mayor Karl Dean is the latest government official to become a member of Building America's Future, a leading advocate for improving aging infrastructure nationwide.
September 18, 2015GovernmentBusinessFuelAutonomous
About Us: Transport Topics' Top 50 Global Freight Carriers
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Carriers is a listing of the largest truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.
September 18, 2015GovernmentBusiness
U.S. Postal Service Tops List of Largest Postal Operators
The United States Postal Service ranks No. 1 on a list of the world’s largest postal operators published by Transport Topics along with a list of the Top 50 Global Freight Carriers.
September 18, 2015BusinessGovernment
3.4 Million Truckers Honored as Truck Driver Appreciation Week Continues
The country’s 3.4 million truck drivers are being honored with National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which began Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 19.
September 17, 2015Government
New Agreement Puts Independent Repair Shops, Heavy-Duty Fleets on Equal Footing with Dealerships
Fleets, independent repair shops and parts distributors – thanks to a new agreement between trade groups – will find themselves on a par with dealerships for the first time when it comes to repairing heavy-duty trucks.
September 17, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Americans' Outlook for US Economy Declines to Four-Month Low
Americans’ expectations for the economy sank to a four-month low in September as households fretted about financial markets and a global economic slowdown.
September 17, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Thune Would Back Three-Year House Highway Bill
Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune said he would support House Republicans if they proceed with legislation that would fund transportation programs for three years, if that meant not passing a short-term highway-funding fix next month.
September 17, 2015Government
FMCSA Acting Chief Outlines Year-End Priorities
In a letter to staff on Sept. 15, Scott Darling, the federal trucking regulatory agency’s acting chief, outlined several priorities for the remainder of the year.
September 16, 2015GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
ELD Final Rule Delayed Another Month, FMCSA Says
The long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices has been delayed another month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Sept. 16.
September 16, 2015