Rand McNally’s New Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas Released
Mapping company Rand McNally published the 2019 Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas with updates and enhancements on truck-specific routes, weigh station locations, toll systems and more.
June 26, 2018Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.
Uberizing the Truck Industry in United Arab Emirates
The idea of TruKKer was born at a dinner table when Gaurav Biswas realized how hard it was to find a suitable truck at the right time at a reasonable cost. He was quick to spot a lucrative gap in the market, and the region’s first and fastest growing truck aggregator was born.
June 25, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 25: The Hours
Three U.S. House lawmakers recently unveiled legislation they said would provide common-sense fixes to hours-of-service issues certain truckers are facing. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 25, 2018TravelCenters Plans TA Express Franchises
TravelCenters of America plans to launch this summer TA Express, with smaller outlets offering quicker in-and-out service from its TA and Petro Stopping Centers.
June 25, 2018Increase Productivity with the Right Operational Mix
Fleet rightsizing — it’s a task many organizations have had to deal with in recent years. If your fleet includes trailers, rightsizing should include these expensive assets. Learn more about the techniques to trailer rightsizing and how it benefits fleet operations.
June 23, 2018Mnuchin’s Silence Signals His Displeasure With Trump’s Trade War
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is signaling his displeasure with President Donald Trump’s trade war with China by saying nothing at all.
June 22, 2018N.Y. Proposes Grant of Up to $21 Million for Inland Port
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — State transportation officials have agreed to provide up to $21 million to transform the DeWitt rail yard owned by CSX Corp. into an intermodal cargo facility to ship containers to and from ocean ports.
June 22, 2018Roadrunner Pares Losses for Full-Year 2017
Roadrunner Transportation Systems reported a net loss of $91.2 million for full-year 2017 compared with a loss of $360.3 million in 2016. The diluted loss per share was $2.37 for 2017 compared with a diluted loss per share of $9.40 for 2016.
June 22, 2018UPS, Teamsters Reach Tentative Deal on Five-Year Contract
More than five weeks before its contract with UPS expires Aug. 1, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Atlanta-based shipping giant announced late June 21 tentative agreement on a five-year contract that industry officials say could pave the way for UPS to begin Sunday delivery service.
June 22, 2018Lehigh Valley Planners Target Tractor-Trailer Parking as E-Commerce Surges
While the growing presence of tractor-trailers has been a complaint of Lehigh Valley, Pa., residents in recent years, local planners are concerned with the one place they’re not seeing them — designated truck parking spots.
June 22, 2018