U.S. intermodal traffic rose 5.2% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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Floor Makers Using New Materials, Designs to Meet Fleet Demands for Longer Trailer Life
Fleets today are running their trailers longer than they ever have, and they expect trailer suppliers to make products that can meet higher standards.
November 28, 2011October Trailer Orders Dip to 17,384, But Pace Quickens for Plants, Retailers
New orders for commercial trailers dipped 0.8% in October from the year-ago level after a rise in cancellations, but manufacturers and retail sellers reported strong late October and early November activity.
November 28, 2011Consumer Confidence Improves
Consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level in since June, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Wednesday.
November 23, 2011Trailer Bridge Reports Third-Quarter Loss
Trailer Bridge Inc. reported a third-quarter loss of $1.9 million, or 16 cents per share, compared to net income of $6,900, or zero cents, a year ago.
November 22, 2011ABF Eyes Acquisition, New Services, Incoming President Slagle Says
ATLANTA — ABF Freight System is evaluating the addition of new service offerings and a possible acquisition at the corporate level, the incoming president of the less-than-truckload carrier said here last week.
November 22, 2011FedEx Orders 100 New Step-In Vans
FedEx Express said it has purchased 100 Reach model walk-in vans with composite materials made by Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and bodybuilder Utilimaster Corp.
November 22, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 5.2% for Week
Equity Firm Increases Investment in Syncreon
Private equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners on Thursday announced it has increased its investment in and ownership of syncreon, a global logistics and supply chain company.
November 17, 2011Trailer Bridge Files for Chapter 11
Trailer Bridge Inc., which provides high cube container shipping from Florida to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, has filed for bankruptcy.
November 16, 2011NTSB Rejects Tank Carriers’ Request in Wetlines Case
The National Transportation Safety Board has rejected a request to reconsider its findings in a 1997 fatal accident used to justify stricter wetlines rules.