Carriers, Shippers Say Stronger Ties Are Forged by Working Together
With tight capacity compelling carriers to get more selective about the freight they’ll haul, shippers are working to strengthen relationships with the companies that deliver their goods.
June 1, 2015NFI Implements MacroPoint Freight Tracking
Transportation company NFI Industries has implemented MacroPoint’s freight-tracking software within its brokerage unit, the companies said in a joint announcement.
May 29, 2015The Trucking Spelling Bee: Take the Quiz!
In honor of the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee that took place in Washington, D.C., May 27-28, we put together a quick little Trucking Spelling Bee of our own. See how well you know the correct spelling for these trucking terms!
May 29, 2015DHL Investing $108 Million to Expand Northern Kentucky Airport Hub
DHL said May 29 it is investing $108 million in its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport hub to meet growth demand in international e-commerce and global trade growth.
May 29, 2015Consumer Sentiment Drops in May to Six-Month Low
Consumer confidence in the United States fell to a six-month low in May as Americans became less sanguine about the prospects for the economy.
May 29, 2015Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises as Carloads Drop for Fifth Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 4.3% in the week ended May 23 compared with the same week last year as carload volume declined for the fifth consecutive week, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 27, 2015Trailer Orders Drop 31% in April Due to Limited Build Slots, ACT Says
Trailer orders dropped 31% in April compared with a year ago, ACT Research said, but the firm attributed the decline to a shortage of remaining manufacturing capacity rather than weaker demand.
May 22, 2015Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises as Carloads Decline for Fourth Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 2.9% in the week ended May 16 compared with the same week last year as carload volume declined for the fourth consecutive week, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 20, 2015Guardrail Review Revamped by Federal Highway Administration
The Federal Highway Administration tightened its review process for highway guardrails and other roadside devices, making the first major changes since questions about the safety of a Trinity Industries Inc. system emerged in 2012.
May 19, 2015ConocoPhillips to Add 300 Propane-Powered Trucks to Oil and Gas Fleet
ConocoPhillips said it plans to add more than 300 propane-powered trucks to its oil and gas fleet during the next five years.
May 15, 2015