Pacific Rim Nations Led by US Agree to Historic Trade Deal
A dozen Pacific Rim nations agreed to an historic pact that would cut trade barriers on items ranging from cars to rice, setting up a potentially contentious ratification vote before a skeptical U.S. Congress.
October 5, 2015SkyBitz Acquires Petroleum Logistics Software Firm SMARTLogix
Trailer-tracking provider SkyBitz has acquired petroleum logistics software firm SMARTLogix. Terms were not disclosed.
October 5, 2015Con-way Freight to Up Rates
Con-way Freight, the nationwide less-than-truckload carrier of Con-way Inc., announced it will implement a general rate increase averaging 4.9% for noncontractual business, effective Oct. 19.
October 5, 2015Opinion: Is Anyone Listening to Industry’s Concerns?
I just read about another public hearing that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning to conduct.
October 5, 2015Editorial: Roadcheck Gets a Hit
In the movie “Bull Durham,” veteran minor league catcher Crash Davis offers a valuable lesson on the importance of attention to detail over time.
October 5, 2015TT Archives: ATA’s First Year
In the Oct. 8, 1934 edition of the A.T.A. Registration Bulletin, the forerunner to Transport Topics, ATA General Manager Edward Loomis captures the excitement and chaos surrounding ATA’s first annual meeting in Chicago.
October 5, 2015ATA to Host Industry Leaders at MCE, Still Facing Many Challenging Issues
American Trucking Associations is set to host industry leaders later this month at its annual Management Conference & Exhibition, a four-day event to address burgeoning issues such as recruiting drivers, technology’s role in trucking and legislative undertakings such as highway safety.
October 5, 2015Freight Markets Slow Down as 3Q Closes, Fleets Say
Freight markets languished as the third quarter came to a close last week, multiple sources said, while two large truckload carriers lowered their earnings outlooks.
October 5, 2015FMCSA Aims to Improve Driver Health Without Issuing Additional Regulations
Members of two federal advisory committees are considering nonregulatory ways the private medical sector can help commercial vehicle drivers improve their health.
October 5, 2015Intermodal Stakeholders Advance Ideas to Minimize Terminal Delays for Truckers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Several proposals, ranging from mobile apps to chassis pools and ownership, are being advanced to help truckers cope with ongoing intermodal terminal congestion and delays.
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