BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the freight market booming and truck capacity constrained, now is an ideal time for fleets to fine-tune their freight networks, push for higher rates and increase driver pay, McLeod Software CEO Tom McLeod says.
October 2, 2018Logistics
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Opinion
Opinion: Combating Congested Interstates Through Blockchain
Blockchain could serve as the much-needed replacement for the industry's legacy electronic data interchange system, updating supply chain logistics for the digital and big-data age and tackling the nation’s congestion problems in the process.
October 2, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics
Tom McLeod outlines McLeod Software’s development philosophy and product plans at the company’s annual user conference. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
Booming Freight Market Creates Ideal Time to Raise Rates, Driver Pay, McLeod CEO Says
Tom McLeod outlines McLeod Software’s development philosophy and product plans at the company’s annual user conference. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous
Republican Reps. Sam Graves of Missouri (left) and Jeff Denham of California. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room
Republican Reps. Sam Graves of Missouri (left) and Jeff Denham of California. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 1, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Accelerates Network Expansion
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. announced it has upgraded six service centers as it continues to expand its network of 233 locations.
September 28, 2018
Business, Logistics
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg
DHL Global Forwarding Launches Customs Connection
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg
DHL Global Forwarding announced Sept. 18 it is launching Customs Connection, a one-stop shop for all customs processes, according to the company.
September 26, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 100
XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics Expands Driver Training Program
XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics Inc. is joining the growing ranks of trucking and logistical companies offering its employees some kind of educational benefit to combat the nationwide shortage of truck drivers and technicians.The Greenwich, Conn.-based carrier announced on Sept. 25 it is starting “The Drive for Success,” a new national scholarship program for professional driver trainees.
September 25, 2018
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100
Gross (left), Vieth, Frazier, Shook and Burton discuss capacity at the Intermodal Expo. (Mindy Long)
Supply Chain Partners Focus on Efficiency to Improve Capacity
Gross (left), Vieth, Frazier, Shook and Burton discuss capacity at the Intermodal Expo. (Mindy Long)
LONG BEACH, Calif. — High freight levels, decreased productivity and the driver shortage have contributed to tightened capacity, and carriers and intermodal providers said they are focusing on efficiency to meet supply chain demands.
September 25, 2018
Business, Logistics
Sanderson (left) and Menzel during the panel discussion on brokerage within intermodal. (Mindy Long)
Brokerage Within Intermodal Faces Added Complexity
Sanderson (left) and Menzel during the panel discussion on brokerage within intermodal. (Mindy Long)
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Brokerage and the spot market have been playing an increasingly important role in freight transportation, but freight brokerage in intermodal has added complexities that increase the need for strong communication and greater visibility.
September 24, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA
Talmadge Memorial Bridge across the Savannah River. (Sally Hale/AP)
Georgia Ports Authority Targets Container Capacity, Replacing Talmadge Bridge
Talmadge Memorial Bridge across the Savannah River. (Sally Hale/AP)
Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch plans to double the container capacity of the Garden City Terminal and possibly replace the Talmadge Memorial Bridge that spans the Savannah River.
September 21, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics
RoadOne
Intermodal, 3PL Outlook Remains Strong
RoadOne
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The intermodal and third-party logistics industries are experiencing growth that is running parallel to the strength of the economy.
September 20, 2018Pages
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