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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Name a Trucking Company
Names can sometimes have an impact that goes beyond the original business.
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.
US Logistics Costs Rise 11.4% in 2018, Report Says
Businesses spent $1.64 trillion on transportation and logistics services in the United States in 2018, a jump of 11.4% from the prior year, as companies retooled supply chains in response to the growth in online sales and tight capacity drove up freight rates.