Georgia ports traffic continues to rise
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A strengthening retail market combined with business from new customers is driving substantial growth at the Port of Savannah. The Georgia Ports
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NMFTA urges SCAC renewal by June 30
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) is reminding those with a Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) that the renewal date
Bestpass releases new integrated toll data
Bestpass Inc., which touts itself as “the leader in toll management solutions and major innovator in safety and compliance solutions for commercial fleets,” recently issued
April ’24 TSI trending downward
WASHINGTON — The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 1.1 percent
ATA applauds House appropriators for cargo theft action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauded the House Appropriations Committee’s report language for the fiscal year 2025 Department of Homeland Security funding
Accelera venture between Cummins, DTNA, PACCAR changes name, hires new CEO
Accelera, the battery joint venture by Cummins, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and PACCAR, is now known as Amplify Cell Technologies. Amplify will be able
Arpin International wins ‘Excellence’ award
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — Arpin International Group recently received Relocate Global’s prestigious award, the 2024 Excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) award. Caroline Curik,
Truckstop names new CFO
BOISE, Idaho — Truckstop issued a press release announcing Joe Pergola’s appointment as its new Chief Financial Officer. “As a valuable member of the Truckstop
Major changes for NMFC take effect in 2025
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Changes are coming. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced during its Summer Meeting in Louisville, KY, that major National
California’s 9th Circuit upholds AB5 law
SAN FRANCISCO — The California worker classification law, commonly known as AB5, has been upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Total load activity jumps 14.2% after Memorial Day slide, Truckstop reports
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Truckstop is reporting that total broker-posted spot rates in its system “barely changed” for the second straight week while total load activity
Montgomery Logistics names 2024 Q1 Carrier of the Quarter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Montgomery Logistics has selected APS Transport as its 2024 Carrier of the Quarter for quarter one. Since 2020, APS Transport has been
Diesel prices continue to fall around nation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For nine weeks in a row, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in the U.S. has dropped. According
PGT Trucking launches locations in Kentucky and South Carolina
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — PGT Trucking Inc. has opened two new locations, one in Ghent, Kentucky, and one in Spartanburg, South Carolina, according to a June
Piekos steps into leadership role at Atlas following retirement of Mary Beth Johnson
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Atlas Van Lines has hired Lauren Piekos to serve as vice president of business development, the company announced June 6. Piekos will
Damon Lee to join CH Robinson as CFO
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (C.H. Robinson) has appointed Damon Lee as its new chief financial officer (CFO), according to a statement
TSR rolls out guide to help fleets ensure proper use of seat belts
New York, N.Y. — A new initiative has been launched to help safety efforts on the highways. An announcement was made June 6 that Together
ICM Logistics, Fenix Marine launch new SmartStack drayage initiative
LOS ANGELES — There is a new partnership in town. IMC Logistics and Fenix Marine Services (FMS) have joined forces to operate the supply chain
Old Dominion reports revenue spike in Q2
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Old Dominion Freight Line has reported that its per-day revenue increased to 5.6% year-over-year in May due to a 1.5% increase in
Air Products to build commercial hydrogen refueling stations in California
LOS ANGELES — Air Products intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale, multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Northern California to Southern California. Eric Guter,