Online Sales Surge Benefits Truck Freight, Experts Say
While it’s no secret that more and more people are shopping online, less obvious is understanding consumers’ buying habits and patterns — which has great relevance for the trucking industry.
June 19, 2017Online Sales Surge Benefits Truck Freight, Experts Say
While it’s no secret that more and more people are shopping online, less obvious is understanding consumers’ buying habits and patterns — which has great relevance for the trucking industry.
June 19, 2017Georgetown Rail Colloquium Highlights Health of Rail, Ongoing Viability of Trucking
Several speakers at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business' "The Economics and Regulation of the Freight Rail Industry" colloquium addressed various aspects of railroad and other transportation industries June 16.
June 16, 2017Metro Xpress Combines Longhaul With Local Cartage to Develop a Competitive Edge
Operating a longhaul service with local cartage is a winning combo for Wichita, Kan.-based Metro Xpress.
June 1, 2017Kenworth Developing Zero-Emissions Trucks Powered by Hybrid-Electric Powertrains
Kenworth Truck Co. is developing six low- or zero-emissions Class 8 trucks that will be used in a two-year trial at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
May 29, 2017Trucking Groups Worry Rural Roads Overlooked in Infrastructure Debate
Rural roads don’t get much attention in the national debate about infrastructure spending, but many local lanes also are in need of upgrades from handling freight traffic that is being either diverted from or headed to major highways, state association executives said.
May 29, 2017Congestion Adds $63.4 Billion Burden to Trucking Industry, ATRI Reports
Traffic congestion added $63.4 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2015, according to a new American Transportation Research Institute report.
May 22, 2017