Purchase of EIS Makes McLeod Software Ready to Compete for LTL Business
McLeod Software’s purchase of Enterprise Information Solutions positions the No. 2 provider of enterprise software for motor carriers to compete for the first time for business from less-than-truckload companies — a trucking niche that appears hungry for new technology, vendors said.
October 17, 2010Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Diesel Jumps 6.6¢ to $3.066 a Gallon
Fuel prices surged for a second week as the U.S. retail diesel average hit $3.066 a gallon, 6.6 cents higher than a week ago, the Department of Energy reported.
October 17, 2010September Retail Sales Rise 0.6%
Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the third straight increase, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 15, 2010Oil Falls to Lowest Level in Two Weeks
Oil fell to its lowest level in two weeks Friday, dropping to near $81 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
October 15, 2010Greatwide Expands Its Operations Center for Dedicated Carriage, New Software
Greatwide Logistics Services said Oct. 7 it has substantially increased the operations capacity and capabilities of its transportation operations center by implementing new software programs.
October 15, 2010J.B. Hunt Posts Higher 3Q Profit
J.B. Hunt Transport Services said its third-quarter profit rose from a year ago as intermodal volumes jumped and truck segment pricing improved.
October 15, 2010New York Manufacturing Index Expands
Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded in October at the highest rate in four months, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Friday.
October 15, 2010Business Inventories Rise 0.6%
Business inventories increased 0.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Friday.
October 15, 2010Consumer Confidence Slips in October
Consumer confidence slipped in October, according to the monthly Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
October 15, 2010Consumer Price Index Increases 0.1%
The consumer price index rose by 0.1% in September, the Labor Department said Friday.
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