freight News Updates

Government, Business

Colorado Budget Cuts Will Hamper Freight Movement in State

Colorado’s Department of Transportation, which already has an $800 million annual funding shortfall, is taking another $80 million hit in fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 in Gov. John Hickenlooper’s proposed budget.

November 10, 2016
Business

Hauling Hazmat Offers Carriers Opportunities but Demands Compliance With Complex Rules

Without a doubt, hauling hazardous materials can be a headache, according to some for-hire carriers involved in the highly specialized trucking segment.

November 7, 2016
Business

Old Dominion Earnings Rise in Third Quarter

Old Dominion Freight Line reported stronger earnings for the third quarter with net income up 1.4% compared to a year ago at this time, overcoming an overall drop in tonnage and shipments.

October 27, 2016
Business

ATA Forecast Projects Continued Freight Growth

American Trucking Associations' latest U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast projects a 35% rise in total freight tonnage between 2016 and 2027.

October 13, 2016
Government, Business, Logistics

Feds Want More Info on Proposed Great Lakes Basin Freight Railroad

The federal Surface Transportation Board wants to know how many trains would run on the proposed Great Lakes Basin Railroad and also wants more details on its planned connection to the South Shore Freight Railroad.

October 13, 2016
Government, Business

Wisconsin Transportation Leaders Unveil Freight Proposal

Positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in commercial transportation is among the goals of a draft freight plan the state’s transportation agency unveiled recently.

October 6, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Freightliner, The Rolling Stones Get Truckers Rocking

LAS VEGAS — The Rolling Stones played a blistering 90-minute surprise set on Oct. 3 for 1,200 truckers at the 2016 Freightliner customer appreciation dinner here.

October 4, 2016
Business, Logistics

Tough Times for Intermodal as Freight Slows, Execs Say

HOUSTON — Intermodal businesses that have become accustomed to long-term growth likely are facing tougher times ahead in the form of a recession, changing freight patterns and other obstacles.

September 26, 2016
Top 50

A Timeline of Inland Ports

September 19, 2016
Top 50

North American Ports

Check out this map of North American ports by region.

September 19, 2016