TT Archives: ATA National Roadeo
Competition wasn’t as fierce 40 years ago as 171 drivers from 33 states competed in Indianapolis for what would become the National Truck Driving Championships in 1985.
August 10, 2015Saddle Creek Expands at Illinois Logistics Center
The Joliet, Illinois, Intermodal Center operated by CenterPoint Properties is being expanded again with a groundbreaking for Saddle Creek Logistics Services’ 1.11-million-square-foot distribution facility project.
August 7, 2015Weekly Intermodal Rail Traffic Declines for First Time in Five Months
Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic declined from the same period last year for the first time in five months, but increased in July, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 6, 2015XPO Sets $23 Billion Revenue Target, Reports 2Q Loss
Fast-growing XPO Logistics Inc., which grew to a $9 billion annual revenue business from $175 million less than four years ago, has set a $23 billion annual revenue target by the end of 2019, CEO Bradley Jacobs told Transport Topics on Aug. 5.
August 5, 2015Shale Boom Nudges Propane-Powered Trucks From Dream to Reality
For almost 80 years, Blue Star Gas distributed propane throughout the U.S. West Coast on trucks mostly powered by gasoline. Now the company is working to convert its 55 vehicles to run on the same stuff it delivers.
August 5, 2015International Cargo Drives Intermodal Freight Up 4.5% in 2Q
Increased international cargo propelled intermodal freight 4.5% higher in the second quarter, driven by a combination of stronger imports and recovery from early 2015 port disruptions, the Intermodal Association of North America reported.
August 5, 2015R.R. Donnelley To Split Into Three Companies
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., one of the nation’s largest publishers and marketing and communications firms, said it will split into three separate, publicly traded companies in an effort to strengthen its market position and pursue growth.
August 4, 2015Two US Railroads Advance Intermodal Projects
CSX Corp. and Kansas City Southern have announced new facility advancement projects that are intended to handle more truck/rail freight.
August 3, 2015Swift Amends Credit, Term Loans
Swift Transportation Co. has amended its credit agreement to add $150 million to its revolving credit facility and revised term loans, the company announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
August 3, 2015June Trailer Orders Jump
New trailer orders surged to nearly 27,900 units in June, defying normal seasonal patterns as fleets booked early commitments for 2016 production, ACT Research said.
August 3, 2015