I-75 Reopens in Cincinnati, Allowing Freight to Move Normally
Interstate 75 in Cincinnati is reopened in the heart of the city with freight and other traffic moving normally.
January 21, 2015Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Diesel Falls Below $3 a Gallon for First Time Since 2010
The average price of U.S. diesel fell for the 10th week in a row, with the 12-cent decline Jan. 19 taking trucking’s main fuel below the $3-per-gallon level for the first time September 2010.
January 21, 2015Housing Starts Rise in December to Finish Best Year Since 2007
New residential construction in the U.S. rose more than forecast in December, capping the best year since 2007 and signaling the industry will probably keep expanding this year.
January 21, 2015Radiant Logistics to Acquire Wheels Group
Radiant Logistics Inc. said it will acquire Canadian third party logistics firm Wheels Group for C$69 million ($57 million).
January 21, 2015Obama to Congress: ‘Pass a Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan’
In his State of the Union address Jan. 20, President Obama sought to reassure Americans that his administration is determined to finance big-ticket infrastructure projects with Congress’ help to boost key industries such as trucking and construction.
January 20, 2015House Fields Bill to Speed Decisions on LNG Export Terminals
A House Republican from Ohio introduced a bill to expedite decision-making on permits for the construction of liquefied natural gas export terminals.
January 20, 2015Wash. DOT Unveils Software to Help Truckers Avoid Low Bridges
Truck drivers planning their routes in the Evergreen State now have access to information online to help them avoid bridges that are too low for their vehicles to clear.
January 20, 2015December Boost Helps Tonnage Rise 3.5% for Year, ATA Says
December truck tonnage posted the strongest year-over-year gain during 2014, improving 5.2%, powered primarily by increased factory output, American Trucking Associations reported.
January 20, 2015Volvo Gives New VNL to America’s Road Team
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks dedicated a 2015 Volvo VNL 780 truck and recognized the 2015-2016 America’s Road Team, the trucking industry’s premier safety outreach program.
January 20, 2015DHL Opens $35 Million Facility at Chicago O’ Hare
DHL Global Forwarding has opened a $35 million facility in the Chicago O’Hare International Airport cargo zone, the company’s largest air export gateway.
January 20, 2015