Business, Equipment, Logistics

Don Daseke: ‘My Philosophy Is to Invest in People’

Don Daseke’s family business is owning businesses. Read more about this industry innovator in the first installment of "Accelerators."

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

Refrigerated, Flatbed Carriers See Surge in Business in 2018

Refrigerated carriers posted uneven results in 2018 with several firms generating double-digit gains and others seeing a drop in revenue.

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

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, 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, Top 100

How to Name a Trucking Company

Names can sometimes have an impact that goes beyond the original business.

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

Lazer Spot Makes First Acquisition, Buys Assets of Mesko Spotting Service

Lazer Spot Inc. moved to expand its distribution center yard management services by purchasing assets of Mesko Spotting Service Inc., a rival company based in Allentown, Pa., for an undisclosed amount.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 20, 2019