Editorial: Creative Destruction and Trucking
The once mighty Consolidated Freightways is drifting deeper into history and obscurity with the announcement of the $3 billion merger involving its corporate descendant, Con-way Inc., and new kid on the block XPO Logistics.
September 14, 2015TT Archives: Terrorist Attacks
Many repercussions on transportation from the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, that fateful morning of Sept. 11, 2001 can be seen in this Sept. 17 edition of Transport Topics.
September 14, 2015Truck Drivers Deliver Insight About Life Behind the Wheel
GREENCASTLE, Pa. — If tempted to stereotype truckers, visit a truck stop and you’ll quickly appreciate that drivers are individuals with plenty of insight on a wide range of topics: food, car drivers, law enforcement and much more.
September 14, 2015Strangers to Trucking Find New Home at TravelCenters
GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Kathy Frady, store manager at the TravelCenters of America, leans forward toward a visitor across from her cluttered desk, smiles and explains how she got into trucking — by accident.
September 14, 2015Maintenance, Compliance Advantages Boost Appeal of Auxiliary Power Units
Fleets are finding that auxiliary power units offer more than the potential to reduce fuel use — they also can limit wear on newer trucks’ emissions systems and help drivers comply with anti-idling laws.
September 14, 2015Massachusetts High Court to Hear Appeal Involving Application of Use Taxes
The highest court in Massachusetts has agreed to hear a tax case on buying trucks — perhaps as early as October — that could increase tax liability for motor carriers.
September 14, 2015States Could Allow 91,000-Pound Trucks Under Legislation Proposed by Rep. Ribble
State officials would be authorized to allow heavier commercial trucks on their roadways under legislation Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) introduced Sept. 10.
September 14, 2015Top Truck Technicians to Go Wrench-to-Wrench in National Championship at TMC Fall Meeting
The Technology & Maintenance Council will host its Fall Meeting and SuperTech event Sept. 21-24 in Orlando, Florida.
September 14, 2015Diesel Price Climbs 2¢ to $2.534; First Increase Since Memorial Day
Labor Day marked the end of the 14-week price holiday of sorts for diesel, as the U.S. average retail price rose by 2 cents a gallon to $2.534, the first increase since Memorial Day.
September 14, 2015Analysts View XPO’s Latest Transaction as a Reversal of Fortune for Con-way
Investment analysts and observers greeted the news that XPO Logistics acquired Con-way Inc. for $3 billion as a likely positive step for both companies, but especially for beleaguered Con-way.
September 14, 2015