GlobalTranz Enterprises said it has agreed to acquire Chicago-based freight brokerage firm AFN, a move designed to boost the company’s share of the market for third-party logistics services.
September 17, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Perspective
Opinion: A Sensible Way to Lower the CDL Age Requirement
For interstate carriers, allowing younger drivers to earn a CDL would vastly widen the pool of drivers and limit the loss of candidates to other careers. And that’s why some legislators are seeking a solution.
September 17, 2018Business, Technology, Logistics
GlobalTranz Offers to Buy AFN Logistics
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 50
North Carolina Town Eyes Drones as Future of Package Delivery
Holly Springs, N.C., hopes to be among the first spots in the United States where drones are used for package delivery.
September 17, 2018Business, Technology, Top 50
Ports, Carriers Step Up Efforts to Move Cargo More Efficiently
A surge in global shipping volume is adding urgency to Âefforts to increase the efficiency of cargo handling at seaports and inland waterways.
September 17, 2018Business, Technology, Top 50
Rail Profits Rise, But Intermodal Growth Not Certain
As motor carriers enjoy the fruits of the tight freight environment, railroads are continuing their push to boost earnings while they adjust to a market that increasingly is shifting toward intermodal.
September 17, 2018Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50
Spurring the Economy
The most important factor in boosting business across the United States is a solid network of highways and rail lines that connect the community to domestic and foreign markets.
September 17, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Top 50
Flying Trains and Flying Whales: Radical New Ideas for Freight Transportation
The future of rail transportation literally may be up in the air. Entrepreneurs and engineers from around the world have proposed radical concepts for hauling freight and passengers, including a multistory flying train, a supersized blimp and super-high-speed trains.
September 17, 2018Government, Technology, Logistics
Lanehub Expands Shipment Matching Service for Backhauls
Lanehub, a collaborative transportation platform, has introduced Backhaul Assist to help shippers market excess freight-hauling capacity to other companies.
September 14, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA
Autonomous Vehicles to Bring Groceries to Oklahoma City Residents
Don’t worry, you haven’t fallen, but the turnip truck is about to start driving itself.
September 14, 2018Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Uber to Invest More Than $150 Million in Toronto Driverless Car Hub
Uber Technologies Inc. will spend more than $150 million in Toronto to support driverless car research.
September 14, 2018