C.R. England CEO Wayne Cederholm Dies at 57
C.R. England CEO Wayne Cederholm II died April 9 from complications of a bone marrow transplant. He was 57.
April 15, 2013EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
New York Manufacturing Index Expands for Third Month
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded for a third straight month in April, though the rate of expansion slowed, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.
April 15, 2013ATA Hires Jeffrey Mason as Senior VP of Image and Communications
American Trucking Associations said it has hired Jeffrey Mason as senior vice president of image and communications, a newly created position.
April 15, 2013Obama Administration Issues Permit for New Detroit-Windsor Bridge
President Obama approved a second bridge connecting Detroit with Windsor, Ontario, at the busiest crossing along the U.S.-Canada border, where a majority of traffic uses the 83-year-old Ambassador Bridge, Bloomberg News reported.
April 15, 2013Alaska Legislature Passes LNG Trucking Bill
The Alaska State Legislature has passed a bill authorizing up to $275 million for the development, construction and maintenance of a liquefied natural gas plant and distribution system in the state, the Associated Press reported.
April 15, 2013Opinion: As the Wrench Turns
It’s no secret that the mechanic shortage is as prevalent as the driver shortage, and the fleet that manages to retain its service technicians — and keep them content and productive for the long term — has a huge financial advantage.
April 15, 2013Editorial: Infrastructure Plan Lacks Funding
The good news is that President Obama once again has called for a major new federal investment in infrastructure to fix and expand our roads and bridges.
April 15, 2013Oil Falls Below $90 a Barrel
Oil fell below $90 in early trading Monday as economic growth slowed in China, Bloomberg News reported.
April 15, 2013Drivers Avoid Drayage Runs Over CSA Violation Concerns
Drayage drivers are growing increasingly reluctant to pull container chassis because they fear high violation levels on that equipment will hurt their safety records, according to several industry officials.
April 15, 2013Fleet Failures Double in 1Q as Costs Outpace Rate Hikes
Trucking failures doubled in the first quarter of 2013, reaching the highest level in nearly two years, and will keep rising because fleets’ costs are increasing twice as fast as revenue, according to a new investment report.
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