Panel Mulls Network of Truck-Only Lanes
Trucking executive Patrick Quinn proposed building a system of dedicated truck-only lanes to streamline freight movement and the idea has been “well received” by members of a U.S. commission.
June 11, 2007Opinion: Transportation Tech’s Shift to Open Systems
Hub Group Buys Intermodal Firm
Third-party logistics company and freight broker Hub Group said it will acquire the assets of Interdom Partners, an intermodal marketing company, for $26 million.
June 7, 2007Averitt to Use SkyBitz Trailer-Tracking System
Averitt Express will use the global locating system trailer tracking technology made by trucking technology firm SkyBitz.
June 5, 2007Mack Markets In-Cab System to Reduce Engine Idling
Mack Trucks introduced a new in-cabin power system as an option, joining several other truck manufacturers — including International, Kenworth and Peterbilt — in offering built-in units to limit idling.
June 4, 2007Allied Emerges from Bankruptcy
Vehicle hauler Allied Systems Holdings has emerged from bankruptcy, the company said in a statement.
May 31, 2007TMW Acquires Software Firm
Trucking software firm TMW Systems said Thursday it acquired TMT Software, which makes fleet maintenance applications, for an undisclosed sum.
May 31, 2007CP Workers Begin Strike
About 3,200 track workers for Canadian Pacific Railway went on strike Wednesday, slowing down trucks picking up containers stored at rail terminals, Canada’s Globe and Mail reported.
May 17, 2007TMW Cites First-Quarter Upturns
Trucking software provider TMW Systems said it was “pleased” with its first-quarter financial performance and production output.
May 14, 2007Midwest Sees Extensive Flooding
Heavy rains from an already deadly storm system caused extensive floods in Missouri as Midwest waterways rose to levels not seen in 14 years, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.
May 8, 2007