DB Schenker Enhances Domestic Capabilities with Estes Express Lines
DB Schenker says it is pursuing a strategic relationship with Estes, a full service North American transportation solutions provider. Under the proposed deal, DB Schenker will transfer the management of its domestic ground transport network to Estes’…
TransCore’s N.A. Freight Index rises 36% y-o-y in November
PORTLAND, Ore. — TransCore’s North American Freight Index climbed 36% last month compared to November 2010. The increase marked the third consecutive month with the highest same-month volume since 2005. Compared to October, spot market freight… [Ful…
Toronto Trucking Association to host sessions on cargo theft, fraud
TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Trucking Association will be hosting a pair of lunch presentations on cargo theft and fraud Jan. 26. Leading the sessions will be Rick Geller of Markel Insurance and Detective Glen Clement of the Peel Commercial… [Full St…
PeopleNet Founder to Lead Trimble’s Worldwide Transportation and Logistics Division
Trimble has announced the appointment of PeopleNet founder and CEO Ron Konezny as general manager of Trimble’s worldwide Transportation and Logistics Division.
Jobs where people work the most for the least
The average person in the U.S. works just over 2,000 hours per year, or 39.5 per week, and is paid $37,128 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Canada’s MacKinnon Transport Files for Creditor Protection, Seeks to Restructure
MacKinnon Transport has filed a Notice of Intention under the Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in order to restructure the company.
ATA Supports Grimm/Lautenberg Commuter Protection Act Bill
Last week, Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Rep. Michael Grimm introduced a bill to would restore the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ability to determine whether toll hikes are reasonable, and give the Department authority to prescribe more reasonable …
Landstar Names Employees of the Year
Sue Whitworth, Heather McKenna and Steve Fuller have been named Landstar’s Employees of the Year for 2011.
Rotary Lift Introduces Certified Wash Bay Parallelogram Lift
Rotary Lift has updated its parallelogram wash bay lift package to maximize bay space and product life. The new lift with wash bay kit is third-party tested by ETL and ALI certified to meet ANSI safety and performance standards.
Truck driver reacts to driver shortage
Richard Mueller is one of millions of truck drivers on the road to make a living.