Heartland Express Buys Gordon Trucking for $300 Mln.
Heartland Express Inc. said it has acquired all of the stock of Gordon Trucking Inc., which Heartland said creates the fifth-largest asset-based truckload fleet in North America.
November 12, 2013Best 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.
Amazon to Offer Sunday Package Delivery Through Postal Service
Amazon.com Inc. said it is working with the U.S. Postal Service to begin offering Sunday package delivery in Los Angeles and New York City beginning this week.
November 12, 2013DHL 3Q Profit Increases
Deutsche Post AG, Europe’s largest package express carrier, said its third-quarter profits increased 5.8% to 399 million euros ($535 million).
November 12, 2013Apollo Tyres Didn’t Breach Union Obligations, Judge Rules
A Delaware Judge ruled that Apollo Tyres didn’t breach its obligations to try to resolve a dispute with a labor union during its acquisition of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co., Bloomberg News reported.
November 12, 2013University of Michigan to Create Fleet of Driverless Vehicles by 2021
The University of Michigan announced a partnership with the Ann Arbor government to create a fleet of networked driverless vehicles by 2021.
November 12, 2013Letters: Size, Weight in Texas, Stormy Weather, Pilot, Double Brokering
Dear Motor Carriers and Shippers: In an effort to keep you informed of state legislative changes in Texas that could potentially affect your business, I am sending you this letter as a courtesy.
November 11, 2013Opinion: Healthy Youth = Healthy Workforce
The Presidential Youth Fitness Program announced by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition during a recent function in Washington, D.C., provides a model for fitness education that includes the use of a health-related fitness assessment and educational and motivational tools that support educators and encourage students to adopt an active lifestyle.
November 11, 2013Editorial: TT’s Top 50 Logistics Companies
There was a time when it was a simple matter to understand the differences between a trucking fleet and a logistics provider.
November 11, 2013Navistar, Paccar Continuing Efforts to Achieve 2014 GHG Certification
Navistar Inc. and Paccar Inc. said they are still in the process of earning final certifications for their 2014 truck and engine lineups in order to comply with the federal greenhouse-gas standards that take effect Jan. 1.
November 11, 2013GSA May Tie Emissions to Large U.S. Parcel Pact
The U.S. General Services Administration may require the carrier that wins the federal government’s contract for domestic package deliveries to file regular reports on how it is reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions and using alternative fuels.
November 11, 2013