Vote: Is 'Road Rage' Getting Worse? Florida Truckers Say So
If commuters only understood. That is the prevailing mentality of truck drivers when it comes to courtesy, and the lack thereof, on Florida’s highways. Take our one-question poll on whether you think road rage is on the rise.
January 6, 2017Trucking Executives Frustrated Shippers Trying to Lock In Low Rates
While many in the industry believe this year will be better than 2016, trucking executives are concerned about shippers trying to lock in low rates to get ahead of the curve on the contract market.
January 6, 2017Truckload Spot Rates Show Trucking Industry Rebound in 2017, Analysts Say
An index that measures truckload pricing showed that spot rates continue to exceed contract rates, which analysts predict will result in a rebound in the industry in 2017.
January 6, 2017Best Logistics Group Acquires Carpet Distribution Firm
Best Logistics Group has purchased C&S Carpet Distribution, a carrier based in Dalton, Georgia, that provides consolidation and delivery services for manufacturers of carpet and floor coverings located in Northwest Georgia.
January 6, 2017Americans See Enduring Wage Gains as Labor Market Tightens
After six straight years of annual job gains topping 2 million, America’s labor market is as tight as ever, and it’s entering the next phase: an enduring pickup in wages.
January 6, 2017Snow Disrupts FedEx Hub, But Memphis Airport Remains Open
Snow disrupted operations at the FedEx Express Memphis hub overnight and prompted Delta Air Lines to cancel four Jan. 6 afternoon flights between Memphis and Atlanta.
January 6, 2017Greenbrier Surges as Rail-Car Maker Sees Recovery Next Year
Greenbrier Cos. jumped the most in four years as the railcar maker said a recovery in freight volume means 2018 earnings will be stronger than analysts have been expecting.
January 6, 2017Smart Windshields Seen as the New Ad Billboards
The next frontier in digital advertising may be your car’s windshield.
January 6, 2017Norm Ellis Named President of Electronic Logging Device Firm ERoad
ERoad, a supplier of electronic logging devices, said it has hired industry veteran Norm Ellis as its president.
January 6, 2017Factory Goods Orders Fall, But Trend Points to Recovery
New orders for U.S.-made goods fell in November, weighed down by a plunge in the volatile civilian aircraft category, but the underlying trend suggested manufacturing is gradually firming.
January 6, 2017