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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

Business, Logistics, Autonomous

Capacity Expansions Among In-House Fleets to Be a Key Topic at NPTC Annual Meeting

The president of the National Private Truck Council said the 2012 Education Management Conference & Exhibition will include a focus on corporations expanding the capacity and capabilities of their in-house fleets.

April 16, 2012
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Traffic Rises 1.1% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 1.1% in the first week in April compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

April 13, 2012
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Declines

Consumer confidence decreased this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

April 13, 2012
Business, Logistics

Quiet Logistics Hired by Vida Shoes

Distribution and warehouse operator Quiet Logistics has been enlisted by footwear maker Vida Shoes International Inc. to handle fulfillment for online orders.

April 12, 2012
Government, Business, Logistics

Railroad Crossing Rule Still Being Considered

While the notion that trucks should not stop on a railroad track seems to make a lot of sense, federal regulars have yet to finalize a proposed federal railroad grade crossing rule that they say would save lives.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 10, 2012
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

Entrec Acquires Singer Companies

Canadian carrier Entrec Transportation Services on Monday said it has purchased the Singer Specialized Group of Companies for C$15.3 million in stock and cash, minus the value of long-term debt.

April 9, 2012
Business, Logistics, Equipment

Great Dane Opens Factory, Begins Work on Design Lab

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Great Dane Trailers unveiled two major expansion projects for its operations in the Savannah area last week, officially opening the doors on its ninth manufacturing plant and breaking ground for an engineering and testing facility.

April 9, 2012
Business, Logistics, Autonomous

Dramatic Texas Tornados Damage Equipment at Three Truck Facilities; No Injuries Reported

A burst of tornados struck the Dallas area last week, severely damaging trucks and trailers at a Schneider National Inc. terminal, a truck dealer’s facility and a trailer dealer’s lot.

April 9, 2012
Business, Logistics, Equipment

New Trailer Orders Decline 4%, but Makers Remain Confident

Customers ordered a net total of 21,800 new commercial trailers in February, a 4% drop from last February, ACT Research Co. reported, but manufacturers were confident it was just a temporary lull.

April 9, 2012
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.6% for Week

U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.

April 6, 2012