Schneider 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.
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Trailer Orders Up 29.5% in November, ACT Says
Customers ordered 28,393 new trailers in November, a 29.5% increase from the same month a year earlier and the largest monthly total since March 2006, ACT Research Co. said.
January 2, 2012Carrier Logistics Enhances Dock System
Intermodal 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, 2011Muzi to Head Concert Group Logistics
XPO Logistics said it has appointed Dominick Muzi to be president of Concert Group Logistics, the Buchanan. Mich., company’s freight forwarding subsidiary.
December 28, 2011Nightingale Moves to ModusLink Global Solutions, from Con-way
Trucking executive Thomas Nightingale is now president of sales and marketing for ModusLink Global Solutions, a publicly traded logistics and marketing firm specializing in the consumer goods and technology industries.
December 28, 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, 2011North East Expedite Logistics Acquired by Action Products
Holding company Action Products International on Wednesday announced its acquisition of North East Expedite Logistics, a provider of transportation and logistics services on the East Coast.
December 21, 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, 2011DB Schenker Plans Deal With Estes
Logistics provider DB Schenker said it expects to improve its domestic capabilities through a “strategic relationship” with transportation company Estes Express Lines.
December 19, 2011