Trucker Creates Facebook Group to Open Dialogue on Depression
An Oklahoma man launched a Facebook group last month after two truck drivers that he knew committed suicide within two weeks of each other.
July 12, 2016Railcar Maker Greenbrier Sees Quarterly Earnings Fall From 2015
Greenbrier Cos. reported earnings of $35.4 million, or $1.12 per share, in the fiscal third quarter ended May 31, a 17.4% drop from the $42.8 million, or $1.33, in the prior year period.
July 6, 2016Have a Nuclear Option for Amazon, Former FedEx Exec Says
A former top logistics executive at FedEx believes Amazon is not ready to take on the parcel and freight carrier yet, but suggests FedEx should have an action plan ready for a prolonged battle over on-demand logistics in the near future.
June 29, 2016Report Finds New Oil Blends Could Improve Fuel Efficiency Up to 1.5%
Two new low-viscosity oil lubricants set to come onto the market, CK-4 and FA-4, will improve fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trucks between 0.5% and 1.5%, according to a new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
June 28, 2016Members Chosen for Group That Will Address Port Gridlock
A new working group has been formed to assist the government in addressing capacity and throughput issues, which caused major gridlock at West Coast ports in late 2014 and early 2015.
June 15, 2016