New ATA President Spear Announces Management Changes
New American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced July 8 that the federation had parted ways with executive vice presidents Karla Hulett, Jeff Mason and Dave Osiecki.
July 11, 2016DTNA to Reduce Workforce by 1,240
Daimler Trucks North America announced plans June 6 to reduce its North American manufacturing workforce by about 1,240 positions.
June 6, 2016FedEx Founder Fred Smith Believes Twin 33s Will Win Approval
WASHINGTON — Fred Smith, founder and chairman of FedEx Corp., said he believes nationwide use of 33-foot twin trailers can gain approval during the next presidential administration.
May 19, 2016Energy Group Calls for Truck Productivity Changes, Greater Support for Nat Gas, Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON — The Energy Security Leadership Council, co-chaired by FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith, called on the United States to take steps to improve truck productivity, offer alternative fuel credits and promote development of autonomous and platooning technologies.
May 19, 2016VIDEO: Celadon’s Will Fondly Remembers Russell’s Life, Push to Improve Driver Health
Paul Will, chairman and CEO of Celadon Group, spoke with Transport Topics about the lasting impact company founder Stephen Russell has had on the company.
May 16, 2016Use of Technology, Faster Deliveries Offer 3PLs Path to Grow, TIA Says
SAN ANTONIO — Despite a number of continued regulatory concerns, freight brokers and logistics companies have the ability to expand their businesses through better use of technology and by participating in the growing demand for faster delivery of goods purchased online, officials of the Transportation Intermediaries Association said.
April 18, 2016Technology, Speed Key to Business Growth, Say TIA Leaders
SAN ANTONIO — Despite a number of continued regulatory concerns, freight brokers and logistics companies have the ability to expand their businesses through better use of technology and by participating in the growing demand for faster delivery of goods purchased online, said officials of the Transportation Intermediaries Association.
April 13, 2016J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson Wins Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
SAN ANTONIO — Shelley Simpson, chief marketing officer of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, was named winner of the 2016 Distinguished Woman in Logistics award.
April 11, 2016Carriers Pull Out All Stops to Recruit Drivers at MATS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Unlike past years at the Mid-America Trucking Show, it was the 100-fleet-strong driver recruiting pavilion in the smaller West Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center that had the most consistent foot traffic, as the show marked its first year without a single truck maker and several other large suppliers exhibiting in the South Wing, the largest and traditionally busiest section.
April 11, 2016MATS to Remain Annual Event Despite Challenges, Planner Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Mid-America Trucking Show will maintain its annual schedule for the “foreseeable future,” the president of Exhibit Management Associates told Transport Topics.
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