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Government, Business, Logistics

Three Companies Expand in Kentucky Distribution, Logistics Hub

Northern Kentucky’s footprint for logistics, distribution, transportation and cargo businesses has recently grown with three company expansions totaling $17.4 million.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 2, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Schneider Reports 18% Earnings Decline for Q4

Schneider experienced an 18% year-over-year drop in fourth-quarter earnings, the company reported Feb. 2.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 2, 2023
Business, Logistics, Top 100

ODFL Reports Record-Setting 2022; CEO Transition Plan Announced

Old Dominion Freight Line capped a record-setting year with revenue and earnings increases in the fourth quarter of 2022, the company reported Feb. 1, one day after revealing its leadership transition plan.

February 2, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Landstar System Reports Revenue Decline for Q4

Landstar System Inc. experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the fourth quarter of 2022, the company reported Feb. 1.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 2, 2023
Government, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

ATA President Chris Spear Presses House Panel on IIJA Oversight, Freight Workforce

WASHINGTON — Advancing supply chain connectivity programs and promoting the freight workforce are priorities American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear called on Congress to pursue over the next two years.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 1, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Colorado Renews Emergency Order for Fuel Transport

An ongoing refinery shutdown has prompted Colorado’s governor to extend a fuel supply chain emergency order enabling commercial vehicles to carry heavier fuel loads on state highways for another month.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Inland Corn Belt Ports Seek Infrastructure Funds, More Freight

Increasing freight capacity and attracting more infrastructure investments are likely outcomes of a recent federal designation expanding the inland Corn Belt Ports to span five Midwestern states.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

FedEx Implementing Ranking System for Delivery Contractors

FedEx Corp. is rolling out a new system for evaluating its delivery contractors that rank them like Olympic medal winners.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
January 31, 2023
Business, Logistics

Economy Still Shows Signs of Slow, Steady Growth

Even with a stronger-than-expected 2.9% fourth quarter increase in gross domestic product, two  prominent freight transportation economists say the threat of a recession will persist this year.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 31, 2023
Business, Logistics

UPS Beats Q4 Expectations; Leadership Optimistic About Labor Negotiations

UPS Inc. announced it beat expectations for fourth-quarter adjusted profit, as it prioritized shipments of high-margin packages.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 31, 2023
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