The Minnesota Trucking Association honored Michael Matheson, a professional truck driver for Manning Transfer, as the 2016 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its banquet in January.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
FedEx Touts Twin 33s at House Hearing on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.
February 1, 2017Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes
The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It’s also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.
January 30, 2017Lakeville Motor Express Sued for Fraud, Wage Theft
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has sued Lakeville Motor Express, LME Inc. and Finish Line Express, charging that the companies committed fraud and wage theft when Lakeville closed its doors without notice shortly before Thanksgiving.
January 26, 2017TFI International Expands Into Last-Mile Medical Delivery With Acquisition
TFI International (formerly TransForce Inc.) acquired the ground transportation business of World Courier in the United States from pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp.
January 23, 2017Letters: Safe Food Transport, Government Efficiency
Uniformity Would Ease Safe Food Transportation
January 23, 2017Howard Returns to TT in Executive Editor Post
Joe Howard has been appointed executive editor of Transport Topics, a move that marks his return to the publication.
January 23, 2017Outgoing DOT Chief’s Final Report Provides Road Map for Infrastructure
Investments in infrastructure are needed across every level of government to accommodate the massive increases in truck traffic and freight demand over three decades, outgoing Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx indicated in his final report as head of the agency.
January 23, 2017UPS, FedEx, Amazon Form Twin 33s Advocacy Group
A new coalition of shippers and retailers led by UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Amazon.com plans to call on members of Congress to support the nationwide access of twin 33-foot trailers, a move likely to ignite a contentious debate among lawmakers during the 115th Congress.
January 23, 2017Ports Set Records for Containers in 2016; Forecast Better for 2017 Amid Uncertainty
For several top North American container ports 2016 was a record-setting year, and industry analysts are cautiously optimistic that 2017 will be even better despite the uncertainty in Washington that comes with a new presidential administration.
January 23, 2017