Manning Elected IANA Chairman
Dave Manning, president of intermodal and trucking company Tennessee Express Inc., has been elected 2012 chairman of the Intermodal Association of North America’s board of directors.
January 18, 2012Schneider Extends Intermodal Contract with CSX
Schneider National said Tuesday it signed a new, multiyear agreement with CSX Transportation under which the railroad will serve as one of Schneider’s primary rail providers.
January 17, 2012Intermodal Traffic Drops 9.3% for Week
U.S. weekly intermodal traffic fell 9.3% from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
January 13, 2012On-Dock Intermodal Debuts at Virginia Terminal
CSX Corp.’s rail unit on Jan. 3 began offering on-dock rail intermodal service at Portsmouth, Va., marking the latest step in its multistate National Gateway project to expand double-stack service in the eastern United States.
January 12, 2012Intermodal Traffic Climbs 8.6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 8.6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
January 6, 2012Schneider National to Open Intermodal Training Center
Schneider National said it will open a new training center for drivers in its intermodal unit as the carrier pursues expansion of truck/rail business by hiring 160 drivers.
January 5, 2012Intermodal Traffic Jumps 22.9% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic jumped 22.9% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 29, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 6% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic increased 6% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
December 22, 2011Intermodal Cargo Buoys Truck/Rail Freight Growth
Truck/rail freight’s steady growth trajectory continued in 2011, buoyed by domestic intermodal service that apparently continued to attract more over-the-road freight as truck capacity tightened.
December 19, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic increased 3% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
December 16, 2011