U.S. weekly intermodal traffic fell 9.3% from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.

Consumer confidence climbed this month to its highest level in eight months, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

CSX Corp.’s rail unit on Jan. 3 began offering on-dock rail intermodal service at Portsmouth, Va., marking the latest step in its multistate National Gateway project to expand double-stack service in the eastern United States.

CRST International appointed Scott Pruneau president of CRST Logistics, a business unit that provides freight brokerage services.

Canadian carrier Contrans Group said Thursday it has acquired Wilburn Archer Trucking, a dry-bulk trucking business based in Norwood, Ontario.

Livingston International has expanded its customs brokerage and freight forwarding operations by purchasing Hipage Co., which is based in Norfolk, Va.

Private equity firm American Industrial Partners said it has purchased trailer manufacturer Heil Trailer International from Dover Corp. Terms were not disclosed.

MIQ Logistics on Thursday announced the opening of a new logistics center in Tannersville, Pa., its eighth new facility in the past year.

Trucking executives said the industry could see some benefits of the recently announced U.S.-Canadian trade agreement as early as this year.