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LTL, Parcel Fleets Grow, but Outlook Mixed in Other Sectors

Revenue gains for less-than-truckload carriers were solid in 2018, with momentum coming from increased manufacturing activity and retail sales, along with the loss of competition in some markets due to the shutdown of New England Motor Freight.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

Many Carriers Enjoy 2018 Banner Year for Revenue Growth

It was a historically great year for trucking in 2018 with robust growth in revenue and better margins, but not all companies saw the benefits of a strong economy.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Editorial, Top 100

2019 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers

The strongest economy in decades drove big gains in 2018 for most, but not all, of the largest freight carriers in North America. Check out our 2019 Top 100 For-Hire Carrier rankings.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Technology, Top 100

Fleets Transitioning to New Management as Industry Prepares for the Road Ahead

As the trucking industry enters a new age, fleets increasingly are turning to a new generation of leaders.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

Female Executives Advancing in Trucking Industry

Women are taking on larger roles in the management of trucking companies, a move that is being championed by executives at some of the largest for-hire carriers in North America.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

North Carolina Cultivates Talent for Careers in Trucking Operations

For young people and others seeking ways to prepare for a new and rewarding career without racking up serious college debt, the North Carolina Trucking Association has joined forces with 13 state community colleges to ­offer some options.

Gregory Van Tighem | Special to Transport Topics
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

A Trucking Industry Veteran's Family Comments on Bygone Age at New England Motor Freight

Ashley Casiano writes about the larger issues surrounding her father's job loss when New England Motor Freight ceased operation.

June 24, 2019
Business, Safety, Top 100

A New Generation of Leaders: Lead ATA Participants Set Out to Guide Trucking’s Future

The freight transportation industry, much like many other core segments of the economy, has experienced its share of growing pains in the Information Age. But trucking companies are tackling those challenges with fresh ideas, increasingly spearheaded by a new crop of leaders.

Joe Antoshak | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Four Generations and Counting at C.R. England, Pride Transport

No trucking company has a longer history of keeping the business in the family than C.R. England Inc.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

LTL Carriers See Slower Growth, but Economic Outlook Remains Positive

Less-than-truckload carriers are settling into a more modest growth scenario as 2019 unfolds, with widely shared expectations that a still-solid U.S. economy and favorable industry fundamentals will keep fleets on a positive course.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
June 24, 2019