National Carrier Exchange Launches Free Online Logistics Platform
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Software provider National Carrier Exchange Inc. announced a free online logistics platform for freight carriers that allows real-time tracking and live mapping of its trucks at all times.
March 31, 2016Mack Trucks Appoints Senior Vice President for North American Sales
A 23-year veteran of the heavy-duty commercial vehicle business soon will be responsible for Mack Trucks' North American sales, the Greensboro, N.C., company announced March 30.
March 31, 2016Live Blog: The 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show
Make this your one-stop shop for live coverage of the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show from the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky March 31-April 2. Get social media coverage as well as links to Transport Topics stories and photos throughout the event.
March 31, 2016Consumer Comfort Falls to Three-Month Low
Consumer comfort declined the week of March 21 to a three-month low as Americans’ attitudes about the economy and their financial prospects deteriorated.
March 31, 2016Initial Jobless Claims Rose Last Week to Two-Month High
The number of applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. climbed last week to a two-month high, a sign of more moderate labor market progress.
March 31, 2016FedEx Wins Brazil’s Final Approval of TNT Acquisition
Brazil’s regulatory agency has given final approval to the planned $4.9 billion combination of FedEx Corp. and European package and logistics operator TNT N.V., turning aside an appeal from rival UPS Inc.
March 30, 2016Fiepke Abruptly Leaves Kentucky Trucking Association
Jamie Fiepke abruptly stepped down as president of the Kentucky Trucking Association to accept a position with American Fuji Seal, a provider of labels and packaging.
March 30, 2016Landstar Lowers First-Quarter Profit Outlook
Landstar System Inc. lowered its first-quarter earnings outlook by as much as 5 cents per share due to higher than expected insurance costs and lower than forecast revenue.
March 30, 2016Former USA Truck CEO Simone Dies at 54
Former USA Truck Inc. CEO John Simone has died at 54.
March 30, 2016Truck Parking Shortage Pits Washington Town Against Truckers
At the sprawling truck stop just off Interstate 90 in North Bend, Washington, the drivers of big rigs line up to refuel, pause for federally mandated rest breaks, take showers and grab hot meals.
March 30, 2016