A Con-way Freight Terminal Joins Union; Teamsters Ramp Up LTL Organizing Bid
Con-way Freight workers in Laredo, Texas, have become the first workers at the less-than-truckload carrier to be represented by a union, and additional Teamsters organizing efforts are advancing at three of the carrier’s Southern California terminals.
September 22, 2014Celebrations Highlight Appreciation Of Nation’s 3.2 Million Truck Drivers
It was not unusual to find fleet executives flipping burgers, basting chicken or slicing steak for fajitas in terminals across the country last week in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
September 22, 2014McLeod Works to Speed Data Flow Through New Software Functionality
OXON HILL, Md. — McLeod Software said it is working to streamline the movement of data to help trucking and third-party logistics customers operate more efficiently.
September 22, 2014Western Star Targets 5% Market Share; Seeks Efficiency Without ‘Jellybean’ Look
HENDERSON, Nev. — Executives at Western Star Trucks want to increase their market share to 5% of the U.S. and Canadian Class 8 market, and think there are enough haters of “jellybeans” among truck operators that they can pull it off.
September 22, 2014Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 5%
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 5% in the week ended Sept. 13 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 19, 2014Penske to Appeal Meal Break Ruling to Supreme Court
Attorneys for Penske Logistics said they plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appellate court’s decision upholding a California law requiring employers to provide a paid 30-minute meal break for employees working more than five hours.
September 17, 2014Quality Begins Intermodal Rail Service
Quality Carriers Inc. said it has started a bulk rail intermodal service for North America because of capacity issues due to the driver shortage.
September 17, 2014Truckers Face Lengthy Detours After Floods Close Stretch of I-15
Nearly 50 miles of Interstate 15, a critical western freight artery, was closed last week after floods severely damaged the highway north of Las Vegas, forcing thousands of truckers to take costly detours from Southern California to Montana.
September 15, 2014XPO Says $700 Million Funding Will Speed Acquisitions
XPO Logistics Inc. said three investors have agreed to a $700 million infusion of equity that will enable the company to accelerate its revenue and profitability growth plans.
September 12, 2014Weekly Intermodal Traffic Rises 4.5%
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 4.5% in the week ended Sept. 6 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 12, 2014