Virginia, Georgia Ports Seek to Brainstorm How to Handle Bigger Ships, More Cargo
The anticipated arrival of larger container ships has led the Virginia Port Authority and the Georgia Ports Authority to try to put their heads together about how best to handle the logistical challenges on the horizon.
March 1, 2017Tennessee Trucking Company Lesco Logistics Winding Down Operations
Lesco Logistics, a Chattanooga trucking company with some 50 employees, will wind down its operations, according to the company's owners.
February 28, 2017Sen. Duckworth: I'll Work With Trump on Transportation Spending Plan
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said she is willing to work with the Trump administration on infrastructure spending, but federal aid has to consist of more than tax credits to private investors who pony up for public projects.
February 28, 2017Railroad Executive Hunter Harrison has Reputation for Success and Record of Cost-Cutting
A month ago, few people in Jacksonville, Florida, probably ever heard of Hunter Harrison. But the 72-year-old Tennessee native has been almost a legend in the railroad world where he’s spent more than 50 years.
February 27, 2017Georgia Ports Have Best January Ever
Georgia’s ports experienced their busiest month ever with double-digit growth across all business sectors, the Georgia Ports Authority said Feb. 24.
February 27, 2017Port of Oakland: Big-Rig Smog Checks Reflect Change in Trucking Industry
For trucking companies at the Port of Oakland, California, the hardest part is mostly over — if they're still in business, that is.
February 24, 2017Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan Steps Down
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan stepped down Feb. 23 to join the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
February 23, 2017Fix for Mississippi’s Crumbling Transportation System Not Expected Soon
A comprehensive plan to deal with what many say is a deteriorating transportation system in Mississippi most likely will not be passed during the 2017 legislative session.
February 23, 2017Truck Platoons Could Hit Iowa Highway This Year
Drivers could begin seeing “connected platoons” of trucks operating on Highway 20 across Iowa as early as this year if legislation allowing the use of adaptive cruise control is approved by the Legislature.
February 23, 2017Trump’s Plan Needs Mechanism to Steer Money to Infrastructure
Congressional Republicans have been reluctant to comment on — or even work on — legislation to deliver on President Donald Trump’s pledge to spend $1 trillion on infrastructure over 10 years.
February 23, 2017