Landstar System said it has purchased two Michigan-based supply chain transportation firms that focus on transportation technology systems.
July 2, 2009Business, Government, Safety
Trailer Orders for April, May Outpace Previous Two Qtrs.
U.S. orders for new trailers put in their best two-month performance in a year through May, leading original equipment manufacturers to express cautious optimism for their industry. However, major OEMs would not declare the recession at an end.
July 6, 2009Business, Safety, Government
TTNews to Close Friday for July 4th Holiday
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July 2, 2009Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
TTNews to Close Monday for July 4th Holiday
Transport Topics Online will be closed on Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday. Please check back on Tuesday, July 6, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
July 2, 2009Business, Safety, Government, Logistics
Amerijet Acquires Nations Express
Transportation and logistics firm Amerijet International said it will acquire a majority interest in Nations Express.
July 2, 2009Business, Government
Factory Orders Rise in May
U.S. factory orders rose in May for the third time in four months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
July 2, 2009Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment
Landstar Buys Two Supply Chain Companies
Business, Safety, Government
Opinion: Consider GAAP Financial Statements
Finding quality financing for trucks and trailers recently has become more difficult for many trucking companies. The market has changed. Since last autumn, several transportation lenders have exited the business either permanently or temporarily, in large part because of losses and a lack of liquidity.
July 2, 2009Business, Safety, Government
NAFTA Surface Trade Declines Again
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 33.1% in April from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
July 1, 2009Business, Safety, Government
ISM Manufacturing Index Improves in June
Manufacturing levels in the U.S. improved last month but still showed overall contraction, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
July 1, 2009Government, Business
Consumer Confidence Retreats in June
Consumer confidence fell in June after seeing a big rise in May, the New York-based Conference Board said.
July 1, 2009