Economic Watch: Manufacturing Still Hearty Despite Small Declines, Construction Jumps
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. remains strong, despite small declines recorded in three reports, while the construction sector posted its biggest gain in nearly half a year.
Life-saving technologies should be more widely adopted
Why is it that when the trucking industry makes the headlines, for all the wrong reasons, it happens in bunches? Whether it be wheel separations or fatal crashes involving trucks, it seems these things happen in threes or fours, and…
Uber poised to transform US truck brokerage
The focus of the Uber user experience is on the driver, enabling him or her to quickly find and confirm a load and get paid. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com
Transportation markets often tighten with little warning, leaving shippers unprepared…
Uber shows potential in unlocking small truck fleet capacity
The focus of the Uber user experience is on the driver, enabling him or her to quickly find and confirm a load and get paid. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com
Transportation markets often tighten with little warning, leaving shippers unprepared…
New Pilot truck stop set to open in Illinois
The new location, in Bensenville on Illinois Route 83, features six diesel fueling lanes with high-speed pumps, PJ Fresh, public laundry, Western Union and more.
What’s ‘rally’ going on here?
“I’m happy to see people in the industry come together – for whatever reason. You don’t have to agree with what they’re saying to appreciate their efforts.”
Uber shows potential of unlocking small truck fleet capacity
Transportation markets often tighten with little warning, leaving shippers unprepared and forced to scramble for short-term solutions. Such was the case as US trucking capacity tightened significantly in recent months.
“Trucks are harder to find and more expensive than ever before,” Jeff Tucker, CEO of the 3PL Tucker Company Worldwide, said…
Shippers tapping Uber to access trucking capacity
The focus of the Uber user experience is on the driver, allowing him or her to quickly find and confirm a load and get paid. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com
Transportation markets often tighten with little warning, leaving shippers unprepared…
Mack Eyes Bigger Bite of the West
Mack Trucks has thrown down a gauntlet, declaring it is now “well positioned” with products and services to command a bigger slice of the Class 8 pie in the Western United States.
Problem Solvers Aim to Pave Way for Infrastructure Bill
The little-known Problem Solvers Caucus may play a big role getting an infrastructure package through Congress.