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There is much truth in that adage, “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” Ships and planes transport products around the world, but the last stage in the journey to their final destination is frequently via truck. This is true not only of products reaching store shelves, but the transportation of raw materials to factories at the start of the manufacturing process. In the U.S alone, more than 80 percent of all communities rely on trucks for the delivery of food, fuel, clothing and medicine.
When Should You Prioritize Tire Balancing for Your Semi-Truck?
Maintenance is one of the biggest ongoing costs for any fleet, and tires account for many repair issues. Still, many… Read More
Con-way Freight Employees in Portland, Oregon Reject Union Representation
In an election conducted last week by the National Labor Relations Board at Con-way Freight’s Portland, Oregon, maintenance facility, employees… Read More
Could Uber Work For Trucking?
The American Trucking Associations recently published a forecast which predicts the industry will enjoy a 29 percent increase in freight… Read More
U.S. Transportation System Seen as Deteriorating
The United States boasts one of the most advanced transportation networks in the world, but its system is in decline…. Read More
Kalmar delivers port equipment to Kazakhstan’s Khorgos Gateway
Kalmar, a provider of cargo handling equipment and part of Cargotec, has secured two contracts to supply mobile equipment to… Read More
Intermodal Volumes Ahead in Q2 Thanks to International Lifts
Intermodal volumes jumped 4.5 percent in in the second quarter of 2015, with international shipments surpassing expectations, according to the… Read More
LogistiFlow Launches Cloud-Based 3PL Carrier Selection
LogistiFlow announced the inauguration of a cloud-based product that that allows shippers to see quotes from all of their chosen… Read More
‘Substantial Megadeal Growth’ In Second Quarter Transportation and Logistics M&A
Mergers and acquisitions activity in the transportation and logistics sector grew in the second quarter of 2015, according to a… Read More
GEODIS acquires OHL
GEODIS, the fourth largest supply-chain operator in Europe, has entered into an agreement to acquire OHL (Ozburn-Hessey Logistics). OHL is… Read More
Daseke Adds Hornady Transportation In Flatbed Trucking Merger
Daseke Inc., of Addison, Texas, announced earlier this week it has merged with Hornady Transportation. The move follows on the… Read More
Cargomatic Launches Service in New York
NEW YORK. August 12, 2015 — Cargomatic, a technology platform that connects shippers and truckers, announced its official launch into… Read More
UPS to Acquire Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion
UPS has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics, a non-asset based truckload freight brokerage company for… Read More
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