Extension of Double-Stack Heartland Corridor Reduces Transit Time
Norfolk Southern has opened an extension of the Heartland Corridor, a newly improved double-stack rail line between Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
MEMA Announces Industry Champion and Legislative Speakers
The Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association announced that Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Ind.) is this year’s recipient of the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion award.
Hino earns top marks in J.D. Power and Associates studies
NOVI, Mich. — Hino has announced it finished tops in J.D. Power and Associates’ rankings for medium-duty truck and engine customer satisfaction. [Full Story]
Class 8 truck orders bounce back in December
COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has reported strong Class 8 truck orders in December, which when seasonally adjusted, amount to the best month since April. [Full Story]
IWLA Opposes Bill to Ban Independent Truckers from Ports
The International Warehouse Logistics Association joined other logistics industry associations in writing a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) urging him to oppose a bill that would close the U.S. ports to independent truck owner-oper…
COMPETITION WATCH: TransForce director steps down
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced H. John Stollery has resigned from the company’s board of directors. [Full Story]
Stevens Transport Buys 1,200 Reefer Trailers
Dallas-based Stevens Transport purchased 1,200 3000R refrigerated trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.
Link Suspensions improves offer to acquire Raydan
EDMONTON, Alta. — Link Suspensions has upped its offer for Raydan Manufacturing by $327,059, paving the way for a deal to acquire the suspension manufacturer. [Full Story]
Cargo Theft Reaches Record High in 2011
Cargo theft rose nearly 9% last year compared to 2010, reaching a record high, according to FreightWatch International — but the average value per theft has fallen.
The driver shortage is a myth
There are thousands of men and women out there today with a CDL in their pocket no longer working as truck drivers. Why is the industry moaning about a shortage of drivers?