Expectations that trucking demand will increase for cleanup from Hurricane Harvey helped boost shares of Landstar System Inc., YRC Worldwide Inc. and C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
August 30, 2017No rankings are available for this year.
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Trucking Companies Climb on Expected Demand for Harvey Cleanup
German Firm Körber to Acquire U.S. Supply Chain Software Company HighJump
U.S.-based supply chain software firm HighJump is being acquired by Körber AG in Hamburg, Germany, for an undisclosed amount from Accellos Holdings and its primary investor, Accel-KKR, in Menlo Park, Calif.
Arrive Logistics Expands Chicago, Austin Offices to Accommodate Growth
Arrive Logistics will move to larger offices in Chicago and Austin, Texas, to accommodate the rapid growth in volume for the 3-year-old freight broker.
Scarce Truck Parking Has Atlanta Looking for Solutions
Not nearly enough parking exists in metro Atlanta for truckers who must comply with federal rules that limit how many hours they can drive – a shortage that’s about to get worse, thanks to new enforcement procedures
Trump’s Planned Infrastructure Boom Bumps Up Against Worker Shortage
President Donald Trump’s plan to boost the economy with millions of jobs rebuilding roads, bridges and ports has a snag, the construction industry says: There aren’t nearly enough skilled workers to fill them.
Port of Corpus Christi Remains Closed After Drilling Ship Breaks From Dock, Sinks Tugboat
The Port of Corpus Christi remains closed after an oil drilling ship broke from its mooring Aug. 26, sank a tugboat and beached in the ship channel’s entrance to the Gulf of Mexico.
Shipping Company OnTrac Opens 160,000 Square-Foot Facility to Keep Up With E-Commerce Boom
Shipping and receiving company OnTrac cut the ribbon on a new 16,000-square-foot facility in Vancouver, Wash., on Aug. 24, giving it room to grow while online shopping shows no signs of slowing.
Amazon Expands Oregon Footprint with Salem Fulfillment Center
Amazon on Aug. 28 announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Salem, marking its second such hulking warehouse in Oregon.
How FedEx Is Coping With Hurricane Harvey's Impact
FedEx temporarily suspended some services in Houston and other areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey
Volunteer Fleets Offer Aid During Harvey
Delivery companies in Texas are responding to a call for volunteers from the Texas Trucking Association to provide rescue efforts and transport supplies to those affected by the remnants of Hurricane Harvey.