TransForce Bids for Vitran’s Canadian Operations
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Inc. said it has offered to buy the Canadian operations of Vitran Corp., which is planning to sell its United States business to company owned by trucking magnate Matthew Moroun.
September 26, 2013Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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ATRI Launches Carrier Survey on HOS Rule
The American Transportation Research Institute is soliciting input from trucking companies on the effects of the latest changes to the federal government’s hours-of-service rule for truck drivers.
September 26, 2013Jobless Claims Falls by 5,000 For Week
Initial jobless claims declined by 5,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Sept. 26.
September 26, 2013Carriers Predict Increases in Volumes, Rates, TCP Says
Most trucking officials are optimistic that freight volumes will grow and companies will be able to increase their rates, consulting firm Transport Capital Partners said.
September 25, 2013Mack Names Stephen Roy Top Executive
Mack Trucks Inc. promoted Stephen Roy to president of its North American sales and marketing, effective in January.
September 25, 2013Goodyear Opens Highway Hero Award Nominations
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has started accepting nominations for its award that honors truck drivers who have taken risks to help other motorists.
September 25, 2013Smithfield Shareholders Approve Sale to Chinese Firm
Shareholders of pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. voted Sept. 24 to approve the company’s sale to Shuanghui International Holdings, the largest acquisition of an American company by a Chinese business, Bloomberg News reported.
September 25, 2013Volvo Opens Medical Center at Maryland Facility
Volvo Group said it opened a medical center at its Hagerstown, Md., powertrain facility for employees and their dependents.
September 25, 2013New Home Sales Rise 7.9% in August
New home sales rose 7.9% in August, the Commerce Department reported Sept. 25.
September 25, 2013Durable Goods Orders Climb 0.1% in August
Durable goods orders increased 0.1% in August, the Commerce Department said Sept. 25.
September 25, 2013