Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 5%
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 5% in the week ended Sept. 13 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 19, 2014Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Leading Economic Indicators Increase 0.2% in August
The Conference Board’s index of U.S. leading economic indicators, a gauge of the outlook for the next three to six months, climbed 0.2% in August after increasing 1.1% the prior month, the New York-based group said.
September 19, 2014Publishing Exec Brad Bentley Hired as President of Truckload Carriers Association
Alabama publishing executive Brad Bentley has accepted the presidency of the Truckload Carriers Association and will begin Oct. 13, both parties confirmed Sept. 18.
September 18, 2014FMCSA Shuts Down Florida Carrier
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 18 said it shut down a Florida-based motor carrier for violating various federal safety regulations, such as allowing drivers who tested positive for drugs to operate vehicles.
September 18, 2014Tech Vendors Announce McLeod Integrations
OXON HILL, Md. — Several technology vendors announced deeper integrations with McLeod Software’s products last week in conjunction with the company’s 2014 user conference here.
September 18, 2014ATRI Releases Sustainable Freight Practices Compendium
The American Transportation Research Institute has released a compendium of sustainable freight practices.
September 18, 2014Volvo’s North American Deliveries Rise 22% in August
Volvo Group’s North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 22% in August from the same month last year, the company reported Sept. 18.
September 18, 2014Bendix to Debut Next-Gen Truck Safety System in 2015
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said it will debut in 2015 an advanced next-generation safety system for trucks that fuses camera, radar and brakes.
September 18, 2014Container Volume at S.C. Ports Rises 13% in August
Container volume at South Carolina ports increased 13.3% in August from the same month last year, according to the state’s port authority.
September 18, 2014Housing Starts Drop in August
Housing starts slumped in August after reaching the highest level in almost seven years, pointing to an uneven pickup in the U.S. residential real-estate market that will limit its contribution to economic growth.
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