Consumer confidence climbed more than forecast in August, reaching the second-highest level in eight years on more favorable views of the labor market.
August 25, 2015Business, Logistics
Plagued by Permits, Truckers Find Route to Illinois Intermodal Center Long and Costly
A difficult and expensive trip to one of the nation’s largest intermodal facilities in Illinois has become a thorn in the side of many truckers who service the center.
August 26, 2015Business, Government, Logistics
Consumer Confidence Rises; Stock Market Sell-Off Not Factored Into Survey
Business, Logistics, Government, Autonomous
TT Archives: Truck Driving Champions
Seven drivers earned trophies at the first National Truck Driving Championships in St. Louis and were recognized the best in a field of 266 drivers from 41 states in this Sept. 2, 1985, issue of Transport Topics.
August 24, 2015Business, Logistics
Trailer Orders Gain 7.4% Year-Over-Year, ACT Reports
Trailer orders in July totaled 20,313 units, which continued to top the 2014 pace but trailed well behind a very strong June result, ACT Research reported.
August 20, 2015Business, Logistics
Rail Intermodal Volume Rises to Highest Level in 10 Weeks
Rail intermodal volume increased to the highest level in 10 weeks, according to a report by the Association of American Railroads.
August 20, 2015Business, Logistics
UPS Completes $1.8 Billion Coyote Logistics Acquisition
UPS Inc. announced it has completed the $1.8 billion purchase of third-party provider Coyote Logistics to expand the package carrier’s presence in the domestic brokerage market.
August 18, 2015Business, Logistics
Titan Transfer Buys TMAF Trailer Wraps to Promote Trucking
Titan Transfer announced it has purchased three trailer wraps to help promote the Trucking Moves America Forward image campaign.
August 17, 2015Business, Logistics, Equipment
Trucking Companies Plan to Add Trailers as Drivers Remain Scarce
Trucking companies are planning to add trailers and capacity as the driver shortage continues, according to a new survey.
August 13, 2015Business, Logistics
Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 3.1% for Week, AAR Says
Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic rose 3.1% from the same period last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
August 13, 2015Business, Logistics
Maersk Earnings Show Company Defying Market Headwinds
A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S, owner of the world’s largest container line, said profit exceeded estimates despite a slump in freight rates.
August 13, 2015