Consumer Confidence Improves in March
Consumer confidence grew this month after falling last month to the lowest level since April 2009, the New York-based Conference Board reported.
March 30, 2010Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Fleets Install Aerodynamic Truck, Trailer Parts
Two fleets said they are installing equipment intended to reduce drag and cut fuel consumption.
March 29, 2010Greatwide to Launch Rebranding
One year after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Greatwide Logistics Services is rolling out a major marketing effort to reassure existing customers and bring in new shippers, particularly medium-size firms.
March 29, 2010Letters: Telemarketers, Infrastructure Op-Ed, Shoe Shippers
I am writing in response to the letter with the opinion about telemarketers, which was published in the March 8 edition. As national sales manager for a third-party logistics provider, I would like the opportunity to counter some of the points the letter writer made and give a sales perspective to this issue.
March 29, 2010Consumer Confidence Unchanged from February
U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
March 26, 2010Consumer Confidence Level Unchanged from February
U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
March 26, 2010Wabash Hires 190 New Workers to Meet Higher Demand
Wabash National Corp. has hired 100 temporary workers and plans to hire 90 more during this quarter to meet rising demand for commercial trailers
March 22, 2010Head of Canada Truck Group Backs EOBRs for All Trucks Operating in North America
Electronic onboard recorders should be mandatory for all truckers operating in North America, the president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance said.
March 22, 2010Intermodal Traffic Improves for Week
U.S. intermodal rail traffic grew 15.1% in the week ended Saturday compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads said.
March 19, 2010Swift Orders 3,100 Trailers From Wabash
Swift Transportation Co. has ordered 3,100 dry van trailers from Wabash National Corp., with deliveries scheduled to be spread over 12 months, the companies said.
March 17, 2010