TCA Opposes Measure to Allow Weight Limit of 91,000 Pounds
The Truckload Carriers Association has sent a letter to Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.), opposing a measure Ribble introduced that would allow states to permit freight trucks to carry a maximum of 91,000 pounds, up from the current 80,000 pounds.
September 18, 2015Long Beach Port Completes $93 Million Rail Project
The Port of Long Beach earlier this month said it completed a $93 million rail project that will shift more ocean cargo directly to freight trains and reduce truck traffic as well as emissions.
September 18, 2015Labor Department Issues $4.6 Million Training Grant to Teamsters
The Department of Labor has issued a five-year, $4.6 million grant to the Teamsters union to establish apprenticeship programs to train more than 1,000 entry-level workers and transitioning members of the military to become professional truck drivers and also to improve the skills of dockworkers.
September 18, 2015Volvo Developing Robot-Supported Garbage Truck
Volvo said it is developing a garbage truck that interacts with robots to collect and bring bins to the truck.
September 18, 2015Nashville Mayor Karl Dean Joins Infrastructure Advocacy Group
Nashville, Tennessee, Mayor Karl Dean is the latest government official to become a member of Building America's Future, a leading advocate for improving aging infrastructure nationwide.
September 18, 2015About Us: Transport Topics' Top 50 Global Freight Carriers
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Carriers is a listing of the largest truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.
September 18, 2015Growth of Intermodal Freight Transportation Sparks Debut of TT’s Top 50 Global Carriers
Intermodal freight is growing in volume and importance as shippers embrace the idea of using multiple modes of transport to move goods around the world.
September 18, 2015U.S. Postal Service Tops List of Largest Postal Operators
The United States Postal Service ranks No. 1 on a list of the world’s largest postal operators published by Transport Topics along with a list of the Top 50 Global Freight Carriers.
September 18, 2015Replay: LiveOnWeb on Top 50 Global Freight Carriers
Transport Topics is set to unveil a new addition to its Top 100/Top 50 franchise on Sept. 21: The Top 50 Global Freight Carriers. We previewed that list in a LiveOnWeb program with special guests Sept. 16; watch the replay.
September 17, 2015Transplace Acquires M33 Integrated
Third-party logistics operator Transplace Inc. has acquired M33 Integrated, another non-asset-based provider, to add expertise in the chemicals and packaging sectors.
September 17, 2015