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Business, Logistics

Great Western Acquires Quality Trailer Sales

Great Western Leasing and Sales acquired Quality Trailer Sales, expanding its network into the southwest U.S., and adding Heil Trailer to its product line, the company said.

January 20, 2017
Government, Business, Logistics

Kansas City Southern Profits Decline in Fourth Quarter

Kansas City Southern reported lower profits in the fourth quarter and full calendar year 2016 compared with the same period of 2015, although the freight railroad was most hurt due to foreign exchange rate losses from its international business.

January 20, 2017
Business, Logistics

US Judge Approves Hanjin's Sale of Total Terminals International for $133 Million

A U.S. District Court bankruptcy judge has approved a $133 million dollar deal between Hanjin Shipping Co. and a terminal operating subsidiary of the Mediterranean Shipping Co. to purchase a majority share in Total Terminals International.

January 19, 2017
Business, Logistics

Railroads Report Better Fourth Quarter, But Shakeup Could Alter Industry in 2017

The fourth quarter marked a turnaround for the railroad companies from the lackluster year, according to earnings released last week, but a potentially major shakeup could result in an interesting 2017 for the industry.

January 19, 2017
Business, Logistics

CSX Reports Lower Earnings In Fourth Quarter But Matches Analyst Forecasts

CSX Corp. reported weaker earnings in the fourth quarter than the same period in 2015, although the freight carrier met analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg News.

January 17, 2017
Business, Logistics

Railroad Profit Rebound Plays Catch-Up to Yearlong Stock Surge

With U.S. railroads forecast to report their first earnings growth since 2015, a stock rally that began in anticipation of the profit rebound is looking overdone.

January 17, 2017
Perspective, Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous, Fuel

Opinion: Appreciate Truck Drivers Every Day of the Year

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept. 11–17 last year here in America. It is recognized as a time to honor and acknowledge the nation’s truck drivers for their dedication and hard work and for putting up with extraordinarily challenging working conditions throughout the year.

January 16, 2017
Editorial, Business, Safety, Government, Logistics, Autonomous

Editorial: Salute 20 Ambassadors of Trucking

Please take a moment to note and appreciate something that doesn’t happen nearly often enough. Twenty of our fellow citizens are being lauded with national attention for devotion to their industry, working hard and carefully on a consistent basis over time, in a way that helps to make for a smoothly running society.

January 16, 2017
Business, Logistics

XPO Lands Cummins Logistics Contract

XPO Logistics has won a contract to manage the primary parts distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee, for diversified manufacturer Cummins Inc., XPO said Jan. 11.

January 12, 2017
Special Coverage, Business, Logistics

Transportation for Urban Eating: High Demand, High Levels of Difficulty

WASHINGTON — Modern urban life presents special challenges for food transportation and distribution, including constant replenishment of stock to recipients who are often in challenging delivery locations.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
January 12, 2017
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