Cargo Theft Declines in Second Quarter
Cargo thefts declined in reported incidences and value in the second quarter, according to CargoNet, a provider of information designed to prevent cargo theft.
July 28, 2017Weaker Prospects for Incomes Weigh on US Consumer Sentiment
Less enthusiasm about prospects for the U.S. economy and personal finances sent consumer sentiment to a nine-month low in July, survey data from the University of Michigan showed July 28.
July 28, 2017West Coast Dockworkers Likely to Ratify Three-Year Contract Extension
Longshoremen on the West Coast are poised to ratify a three-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement with the port authorities and terminal operators in California, Oregon and Washington.
July 28, 2017FMCSA to Host Sept. 8 Stakeholders Meeting on CSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a public meeting on Sept. 8 where industry stakeholders will be able to share their views for improving a safety performance scoring program for carriers.
July 28, 2017US Economic Growth Rebounds, but Breaking Out Is Hard to Do
The U.S. economy’s second-quarter rebound puts the expansion back on its familiar, steady path more than it heralds anything new and exciting.
July 28, 2017LTLs ArcBest, Saia Echo Old Dominion’s Strong Second-Quarter Results
ArcBest Corp. and Saia Inc. followed Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. in producing impressive second-quarter results among less-than-truckload fleets.
July 28, 2017Amazon’s Warehouses Remind Market That Dominating E-Commerce Has a Price
Amazon.com Inc. reminded investors that luring shoppers away from stores and dominating the cloud-computing industry isn’t cheap.
July 28, 2017Bright Outlook for Industrial Sector, Economists Say at Summit
Business conditions have rebounded in 2017 for companies involved in manufacturing and commodities, and the outlook remains positive for the industrial sector, according to economists at the inaugural American Trucking Associations Economic Summit.
July 28, 2017Unions Urge Slowdown as Self-Driving Car Laws Pick Up Speed
Labor unions are urging a slowdown as lawmakers fast-track legislation to allow self-driving vehicles on the road, a potential boon to some union jobs and an existential threat to others.
July 28, 2017DTNA Expands Connected Truck Services
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America continues to expand its connected vehicle services to provide fleets with a broader arsenal of information and analytics tools they can use to make better business decisions.
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