freight
Fleets, Shippers Battle on Rates While US Economy Downshifts
John Sommers II for TT
MIAMI — The softening U.S. economy is putting pressure on cost-conscious shippers to hold the line on freight rates this year, setting the stage for a tough battle with carriers seeking further rate increases to cover their own rising costs, such as driver pay.
February 15, 2016Carriers Cautious on Freight Market
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
MIAMI — Privately held trucking companies are approaching today’s freight market with a healthy dose of caution, prompted by factors such as high inventories and weaker exports, according to top carrier officials addressing an investor conference.
February 15, 2016This Shrink-Wrapped Freight Locomotive Is on Its Way to Africa
A shipment of six sustainable locomotives set sail last weekend on a 6,000-mile ocean voyage to Africa, where they will soon be in operation as freight locomotives.
October 8, 2015Freightliner Road Tests ‘Inspiration’ to Demonstrate Autonomous Assistance
LAS VEGAS — Freightliner Trucks road-tested its autonomous Inspiration truck for a second time here Sept. 15, demonstrating its ease of use and what the technology can do to improve highway safety, particularly as an aid for drivers.
September 21, 2015The LTL Freight Management Evolution: Live Connections Change Everything
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September 3, 2015Freight Volumes Projected to Grow 29% Through 2026, ATA Report Says
Freight volumes are projected to increase by nearly 29% over the next 11 years, according to a report released by American Trucking Associations on July 27.
July 27, 2015Agility, Freightliner Trucks Set Seven-Year Agreement
Agility Fuel Systems
Agility Fuel Systems has reached a seven-year agreement under which it will be the sole provider of natural-gas fuel systems for Freightliner Trucks.
June 15, 2015Pilot Freight Adds Service to Retailers
Pilot Freight Services has begun offering logistics services to retailers to support activities such as new store openings, remodeling and seasonal displays.
June 15, 2015Freightliner, Ryder Supply CNG Units to Several Fleets
Freightliner Trucks
Ryder System Inc. and Freightliner Trucks said they have supplied new compressed natural gas-fueled trucks to several companies and fleets.
May 21, 2015Video: Freightliner’s ‘Inspiration’ for Autonomous Driving
TT's Neil Abt, DTNA's Martin Daum via YouTube
LAS VEGAS — Freightliner Trucks made the largest splash yet in the development of autonomous-driving trucks, receiving the world’s first license to operate on public highways. Watch TT's exclusive interview with Daimler Trucks North America's Martin Daum.
May 11, 2015