Trimble Completes TMW Acquisition
Trimble Navigation Ltd. said it has completed its $335 million acquisition of transportation software provider TMW Systems.
October 3, 2012Best 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.
ISM Services Index Improves in September
An index of the U.S. economy’s service sector improved in September, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
October 3, 2012Universal Buys Logistics Firm for $335 Million
Universal Truckload Services said it has completed the purchase of third-party logistics firm LINC Logistics for $335 million.
October 3, 2012Virginia Signs Natural Gas Agreement With Clean Energy
Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell (R) signed an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to allow state and local entities to buy compressed natural gas from Clean Energy for their vehicle fleets.
October 3, 2012M&K Buys Chicago-Area Truck Dealerships
M&K Quality Truck Sales said it has completed the acquisition of four Chicago-area truck sales businesses, giving the company its first presence in the Chicago market.
October 2, 2012Bill Would Allow Veterans Easier Access to CDLs
A bill passed by Congress last month would open up more job opportunities for military veterans by allowing them to obtain commercial driver licenses in the states where they are stationed, even if they are away from home, the bill’s supporters said.
October 2, 2012Diesel Dips 0.7¢ to $4.079 a Gallon
Diesel dipped 0.7 cent to $4.079, its second straight decline following 11 weekly increases, and gasoline also fell for a second week, the Department of Energy reported.
October 2, 2012Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Slow, National Retail Federation Says
U.S. sales during the holiday season will slow to 4.1% this year, according to the National Retail Federation, due in part to unemployment and political uncertainties, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
October 2, 2012UPS Study Cites Positive Export Outlook Among U.S. High-Tech Executives
Despite economic uncertainty at home and abroad, U.S. high-tech executives’ confidence in global trade and U.S. exports has grown significantly over the past two years, according a study commissioned by UPS Inc.
October 2, 2012Arkansas to Vote on Half-Cent Sales Tax Hike for Road Projects
A proposed constitutional amendment on Arkansas’s ballot this November would add a half-cent to the state’s 6-cent sales tax to raise money for transportation.
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