Port Houston Gets USDA OK to Directly Handle Cold Treatment Cargo
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted authority to Port Houston to handle cold treatment cargo, creating an opportunity for drayage companies in the region.
PortPro Launches TMS for Drayage Carriers and Brokers
PortPro, a provider of transportation management software designed specifically for the drayage industry, has launched two new TMS products for drayage trucking companies with brokerage operations.
Trucking Fleet IMC Names Joel Henry Its First CEO
Joel Henry is set to become the first CEO of marine drayage firm IMC Cos., the company announced May 30.
June 2, 2023Challenges Seen for California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
Clean transportation advocates are in a race to transform the trucking industry in California to meet a mandate requiring zero-emission vehicles by 2035, and the challenges are many.
California Drayage Fleets Face Potential Zero-Emission Mandate
The push for zero-emission trucks in California has left drayage operators questioning that approach in light of their previous investments in equipment using natural gas fuel, an industry association executive said.
PortPro Introduces New Drayage TMS
PortPro Technologies introduced a new transportation management system intended to address the needs of drayage carriers.
October 27, 2020Independent Contractor Rules Could Disrupt Drayage Operations
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The drayage industry relies on owner-operators and the independent contractor model to move freight, but state action in California and New Jersey could limit the number of owner-operators available to work and disrupt drayage operations.
Many Carriers Enjoy 2018 Banner Year for Revenue Growth
It was a historically great year for trucking in 2018 with robust growth in revenue and better margins, but not all companies saw the benefits of a strong economy.
Dray Alliance Receives $3.5 Million Investment
Dray Alliance has received $3.5 million in investment financing from David Sacks’ Craft Ventures, according to a company news release.
March 4, 2019Bright Light Partners Expands Logistics, Drayage Footprint
Bright Light Partners has expanded the geographic footprint of its logistics and drayage operations, purchasing First Coast and Mile High Logistics, affiliated firms based in Jacksonville, Fla., that claim more than 1,600 drivers at 60 locations primarily serving the Southeast, East Coast, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf Coast.
June 19, 2018