Landstar Buys Two Supply Chain Companies
Landstar System said it has purchased two Michigan-based supply chain transportation firms that focus on transportation technology systems.
July 2, 2009Brokers, 3PLs Gaining Share as Recession Spurs Competition
Freight brokers and other third-party logistics providers say their non-asset-based models are helping them to steadily gain market share during the ongoing recession.
June 29, 2009Ryder Earns 3PL Cross-Border Security Certification
Ryder System said it has been certified as a third-party logistics provider in the Custom-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, an initiative that seeks to promote supply chain security and reduce border vulnerabilities.
June 24, 20093PL Leans on iPhone App to Eliminate Paper Bills
D.W. Morgan, a third-party logistics and supply chain consulting firm, has developed an iPhone application that the company said has helped it eliminate paper bills.
June 23, 2009Atlas Buys Self-Service Moving Company
Atlas World Group said it has purchased the assets of self-service moving company Smart Move Inc.
June 22, 2009EGR vs. SCR Battle Also Rages in Truck Classes 3-7 for 2010
Diesel emission standards change again in January 2010, but unlike the previous modifications when all manufacturers used essentially the same emission-controlling technology, medium-duty truck buyers next year will have a choice of competing systems.
June 22, 2009Obama, House Panel Spar Over Highway Plan
WASHINGTON — Setting up what could be a major confrontation between Congress and the White House over transportation policy, a key House committee unveiled a $500 billion blueprint to remake the U.S. transport system, while on the same day the administration instead proposed extending the current plan for 18 months.
June 22, 2009YRC Sets Pension Fund Agreement with Teamsters
YRC Worldwide said it has finalized an agreement with the Teamsters union in which YRC will provide real estate assets as collateral in lieu of contributions to the union’s pension fund in the second quarter.
June 18, 2009UPS Launches Web-Based Parts Fulfillment System
UPS Inc. has launched a new Web-based system that it says will allow companies to more easily manage parts inventory and order and ship parts.
June 17, 2009Ryder to Manage Mexican Distribution for Mazda
Ryder System said that it has agreed to manage auto parts distribution in Mexico for Mazda North American Operations.
June 17, 2009