The potential economic benefits of a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, and the impact a new tax law is having on certain businesses, reinforces a need for better freight connectivity nationwide, ATA Chairman Dave Manning said Jan 31.
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ArcBest Ends 2017 With Strong Fourth Quarter
ArcBest Corp. ended the year with a strong fourth quarter because of better less-than-truckload pricing and lower expenses than one year ago.
January 31, 2018FedEx Freight Enlists Industry Effort to Train Drivers to Combat Human Trafficking
FedEx Freight is joining forces with Truckers Against Trafficking to train drivers to help fight human trafficking.
January 30, 2018Sequoia Capital Leads Group Pumping in Cash to Startup Next Trucking
Next Trucking has received $21 million in a round of financing led by Sequoia Capital, the freight marketplace startup announced Jan. 30.
January 30, 2018The Robot Delivery Vans Are Here
The future of driverless driving looks like a giant toaster with a funny hat.
January 30, 2018Opinion: For Logistics, It’s Data or Else
Amazon’s ongoing effort to build a fleet of air, road and sea vehicles should set off warning alarms for traditional logistics companies; the company has a 40-strong fleet of aircraft, has registered for a license for sea freight and holds a patent for a futuristic, high-speed subterranean urban delivery system.
January 30, 2018Europe to Trump: If You Want a Trade War, You’ll Get One
The European Union gave President Donald Trump a fresh warning about any U.S. curbs on imports from Europe by pledging rapid retaliation, highlighting the persistent risk of a trans-Atlantic trade war.
January 29, 2018US Says ‘Some Progress’ Was Made at Latest NAFTA Talks
The U.S., Canada and Mexico said they’ve made some progress in the latest round of NAFTA talks, while America’s trade chief warned he’d like negotiations to speed up.
January 29, 2018FedEx to Borrow $1.5 Billion for Contribution to Pension Plan After Tax Changes
FedEx Corp. is borrowing $1.5 billion to fund a contribution to its pension plan that it announced after the passage of U.S. tax law changes.
January 29, 2018New Hawaii Cargo Shipping Service is a No-Go
A much-touted plan to start a new Hawaii ocean cargo transportation service is dead in the water.
January 29, 2018