By Tom Nunlist, Associate Editor “Managing fuel is really a proxy for how well you manage your overall business,” said Vin McLoughlin, chairman of Cardinal Logistics. “But it’s not that… Read More »Cardinal Logistics Looks Under Every Rock for Fuel Economy
Updated: 6/6/2011 2:15:00 PM SkyBitz said its GLS trailer tracking system has been selected by regional dedicated carrier Brown Trucking to enhance the truckload carrier’s asset management. SkyBitz said in… Read More »Brown Trucking to Use SkyBitz
As we report in the June 2011 issue of Heavy Duty Trucking, there are a large number of suppliers of idle-reduction systems. We have listed as many as we are… Read More »No-Idle Systems
Updated: 6/6/2011 3:00:00 PM UPS Inc. said Monday it has significantly expanded the capacity of its express air network throughout the Central and South America. The company said it boosted… Read More »UPS Boosting Latin American Air Network
Con-way will be making a $100,000 charitable contribution to support disaster relief efforts in Joplin, Missouri, which was devastated by one of the most powerful tornados in recorded U.S. history.… Read More »Con-way to Contribute $100,000 to Joplin Disaster Relief Efforts
Updated: 6/3/2011 8:00:00 AM By David FrentzelVice President of Global Contract Logistics APL Logistics This Opinion piece appears in the May 30 print edition of Transport Topics. Click here to… Read More »Opinion: Think Inside the Box
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590www.dot.gov/affairs/index.html FMCSA 16-11 Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Contact: Candice Tolliver Tel.: (202) 366-9999 FMCSA Issues… Read More »FMCSA Issues Sky Express, Inc. an Unsatisfactory Safety Rating and Places the Bus Company Out-of-Service for Violating Multiple Federal Safety Regulations
Interstate Transport and Interstate Dedicated have created the Capacity Task Force team, whose goal is to understand, manage, retain, and grow the companies’ relationships with high-quality drivers. The CTF’s goals… Read More »Interstate Transport and Interstate Dedicated Create Capacity Task Force
Updated: 6/3/2011 12:40:00 PM Economy Adds 54,000 Jobs in May, Below Forecasts The U.S. unemployment rate rose a tenth of a point in May to 9.1%, while the economy added… Read More »Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.1% in May
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –… Read More »Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) will hold a committee meeting open for public from Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
Updated: 6/3/2011 2:30:00 PM Third-party logistics provider GSC Logistics said it has purchased Seattle-based Best Way Trucking, effective June 1. Terms were not disclosed. The combined companies will provide services… Read More »GSC Logistics Buys Seattle’s Best Way Trucking
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Public Affairs 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590www.dot.gov/affairs/index.html FMCSA 18-11 Friday, June 3, 2011 Contact: Candice Tolliver Tel.:(202) 366-9999 FMCSA Issues Cease… Read More »FMCSA Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Sky Express, Inc. Prohibiting the Illegal Bus Company From Attempting to Sell Bus Tickets to Consumers.