Business
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YRC Opens Freight Terminal Near Atlanta
YRC Worldwide has opened a new freight terminal in Conley, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, with 60 new employees, the company announced on an Oct. 27 earnings call.
October 31, 2016PortMiami Receives $33 Million From State for Expansion
In preparation for a new era of sea travel that will bring larger cargo and cruise ships to South Florida, PortMiami has been awarded $33 million in state grants over the next five years, the port announced Oct. 28.
UPS Expects 14% Rise in Holiday Shipments
UPS Inc. announced that it is preparing to deliver a record 700 million packages over the holidays, up 14% from last year as consumers continue to shift toward online shopping.
Consumer Spending Climbs by Most in Three Months
Consumer purchases climbed in September by the most in three months as incomes grew, signaling momentum in the biggest part of the U.S. economy.
Self-Driving Truck Delivers
In what it called the world’s first shipment by a self-driving truck, technology firm Otto announced Oct. 25 that one of its heavy-duty, semi-autonomous trucks assisted in a 133-mile delivery for Anheuser- Busch InBev.
Letter: Change Rules to Reduce the Driver Shortage
Change Rules to Reduce The Driver Shortage
October 31, 2016Editorial: The Self-Driving Beer Delivery
Well, you can’t say that we didn’t warn you.
October 31, 2016Opinion: Thoughts on Avoiding Risks of the Road
It’s a great honor to be named the National Tank Truck Carriers’ Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year, because being safe out there is the most important thing for all of us — the drivers, our companies and the people we share the roads with. As a professional driver, I want to share my thoughts about safety on the road — what the risks are and how to avoid them.
October 31, 2016Trucking and Logistics Deals Anticipate Capacity Crunch
Despite a current weak freight market, concern about future freight hauling capacity is leading to an increase in dealmaking among trucking and logistics service providers.
Trucking Industry’s Onboard Video Market Expands to Multicamera Deployments
Trucking’s onboard video market is expanding beyond cab cameras to capture a more complete view of what is happening around the vehicle.