An increase in cargo traffic and warehouse staffing cutbacks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have left trucks at the ports waiting in longer lines to enter terminal gates, port officials said.
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Extras
Ruan CEO Named U.S. Chamber’s Vice Chairman
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce elected John Ruan III, chairman and chief executive officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, as vice chairman of its board of directors, the group announced June 9.
June 21, 2010LaHood Boosts Funds for Freight Rail; Says Aid Will Also Help Passenger Service
ARLINGTON, Va. — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the Obama administration is spending money on freight rail projects to bolster its push for high-speed intercity passenger rail.
June 21, 2010Schneider Sets Hiring Push
Schneider National Inc., the nation’s largest privately held truckload carrier, said that it plans to hire 2,000 more drivers this year — one of the most aggressive hiring drives in its 75-year history and an expansion that by itself would place the company among the 100 largest for-hire trucking fleets.
June 21, 2010Two 3PLs Hire Chief Financial Officers
Two third-party logistics firms announced that they have hired new chief financial officers.
June 18, 2010Flying J, Comdata Reach Agreement
Truck stop chain Flying J Inc. said it has started accepting Comdata payment cards at its 270 U.S. and Canadian travel centers.
June 14, 2010Trucks Waiting Longer at Calif. Ports as Cargo Rise Hits Leaner Terminals
England Logistics Purchases McLeod’s Brokerage Software
The logistics arm of truckload carrier C.R. England Inc., Salt Lake City, has purchased brokerage software from McLeod Software Corp., the two companies announced on June 3.
June 14, 2010Carriers Face Growth Problems After Logistics Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON — Carriers will have difficulty expanding capacity cut last year after manufacturers and retailers slashed spending for transportation services, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals said last week.
June 14, 2010Port’s Clean Trucks Program Cuts Emissions
Officials at the Port of Los Angeles are crediting their clean trucks program for significantly lowering diesel emissions in 2009.
June 14, 2010Port of L.A. Cites Clean Truck Program for Reduced Emissions
Officials at the Port of Los Angeles are crediting their clean trucks program, which resulted in significant turn-over of older trucks to newer and cleaner trucks, for significantly lowering port-wide diesel emissions in 2009.
June 8, 2010