Trucking conditions improve in August: FTR report
NASHVILLE, Ind. — Trucking conditions improved in August, rising 1.4 points from July to a reading of 5.8, according to the latest Trucking Conditions Index, published by FTR.
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Tracking Supply Chain Sustainability
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc., has a new program called CarbonNet, which allows it to capture, calculate and manage emissions activity across the value supply chain.
Meritor expands Edmonton aftermarket distribution centre
EDMONTON, Alta. — Meritor has recently completed an expansion of its aftermarket distribution centre in Edmonton, Alta., which the company says will improve service and delivery time to its western Canada OE dealer and warehouse distributor…
Survey Finds Logistics Companies Weathered Tepid Economic Conditions in 2011
In spite of a slow economic climate, 74% of North American logistics companies surveyed achieved or exceeded revenue projections in 2011, according to the 19th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Providers. However, companies that failed to meet …
Jonjo Transportation Refrigeration buys Thermo King Eastern Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Jonjo Transportation Refrigeration (JTR) has purchased Thermo King Eastern Canada (TKEC) from Ingersoll Rand. Jonjo is an independent transport refrigeration sales, service and parts company with more than 25 years in the…
TravelCenters of America Customers, Employees Donate $278,207 to St. Christopher Fund
TravelCenters of America, operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers, announced its largest ever donation – $278,207 – to the St.
Few Carriers Expect to Add Much Capacity in Next Year
The number of carriers who expect to add little or no capacity in the next 12 months has remained fairly constant at around 70-74% for the last five quarters, according to Transport Capital Partners’ Third Quarter 2012 Business Expectations survey.
Schneider National Opens Doors to Second Intermodal Training Academy
Schneider National recently opened its second U.S. Intermodal Training Academy.
CTA briefs APTA delegates on top industry issues
HALIFAX, N.S. — A full contingent of Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) staff were on-hand at the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s Transportation Summit here today.
Operation cracking down on criminals targeting Grimsby and Immingham’s ports to…
Ports are a target of international criminals, but a dedicated team of officials are there 24 hours a day to protect the public.