ThermoKing Introduces New Refrigeration Units
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ThermoKing introduced two new refrigeration units, a new auxiliary power unit and two new wireless products here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 22, 2013Infographic: 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.
Intermodal Traffic Rises 0.7% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 0.7% to 228,806 units last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 22, 2013ATDynamics Announces TrailerTail Agreement with Prime Inc.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — ATDynamics said here Thursday at the Mid-America Trucking Show that its TrailerTail device will be installed on at least 450 refrigerated trailers operated by Prime Inc., one of the nation’s largest refrigerated carriers.
March 21, 2013Echo Global Logistics Acquires Open Mile Inc.
Echo Global Logistics said it has acquired truckload brokerage firm Open Mile Inc. Terms were not disclosed.
March 19, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 4% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 4% to 235,174 units last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 15, 2013Consumer Confidence Falls in March
Consumer confidence fell in March, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
March 15, 2013Insurance Group Says Tests Raise Concerns About Trailer Underride Guards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Thursday that new tests show potential weaknesses in current underride guards on tractor-trailers.
March 14, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 9.7% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 9.7% to 249,238 units last week over the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 8, 2013Logistics Firms Set Cross-Border Partnership
Canadian logistics company JDI Logistics and New Hampshire-based WTG Logistics said they would begin a partnership, allowing both increased access to the other side of the border.
March 5, 2013Forward Air Buys Total Quality Inc.
Forward Air Corp. said Monday it has acquired Total Quality Inc., a logistics and trucking company that provides temperature-controlled services, for about $66 million.
March 4, 2013