Some motor carrier executives, freight brokerages and others in the industry are using hub-to-hub business models that address the problems of driver turnover, deadhead miles and long waits at loading docks by reshaping how cargo is shipped.
June 15, 2020No rankings are available for this year.
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Industry Trends, Driver Preference Pave Way for Hub-to-Hub Routes
TIA CEO Robert Voltmann to Step Down at End of September
Transportation Intermediaries Association President and CEO Robert Voltmann will step down from his post later this year, the association announced June 10.
Satellite Firm Develops Long-Distance System for Delivery Drones
Inmarsat Group Holdings Ltd. says it has found a way to safely fly civil drones over long distances, a step that may help pave the way for mass adoption by industries from transportation to energy and infrastructure.
What the New Normal for Trucking Will Be Remains a Question
Trucking companies continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, but what the new normal will be remains a mystery.
Booming Business: Pigs Flying to China in 747 Jumbo Jets
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on commercial aviation, but Alexey Isaykin’s cargo carrier has been fully loaded.
American Airlines to Put 141 Planes Back in Service to Boost Flights
American Airlines Group Inc. will take 141 aircraft from storage to support an increase in July service as travelers return to the skies faster than expected amid the coronavirus pandemic.
McLeod, Vector Partner to Expedite Fleet, Billing Operations
Vector and McLeod Software have formed a partnership to accelerate fleet and billing operations for truck drivers and back office teams.
June 5, 2020Port Slowdown Affects Workers Who Rely on Cargo, Leaders Say
Port leaders are raising caution the decline in business at their facilities could affect those whose employment relies on the flow of goods.
Transplace Acquires Parcel TMS Provider ScanData
Transplace acquired parcel transportation management solutions provider ScanData Systems.
Schneider Leverages Carrier Network With FreightPower Launch
Schneider launched a new marketplace, Schneider FreightPower, to give shippers access to an expanded and flexible capacity network.
June 3, 2020