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Mark B. Solomon
Senior Editor
Mark Solomon has spent 25 years in the transportation, logistics and supply chain management fields as a journalist and public relations professional. From 1989 to 1994, he worked in Washington as a reporter for the Journal of Commerce, covering the aviation and trucking industries, the Department of Transportation, Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to that, he worked for Traffic World for seven years in a similar role. From 1994 to 2008, Mr. Solomon ran Media-Based Solutions, a public relations firm based in Atlanta. Mr. Solomon graduated in 1978 with a B.A. in journalism from The American University in Washington, D.C.
Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be truckers
With costs and regulatory burdens on the rise, even veteran trucking company owners are eyeing the exits.
USPS announces 4.6-percent increase to 2012 shipping rates
Hikes to take effect Jan. 22.
Report: Demand for logistics real estate to grow in 2012
Vacancy rate for logistics facilities expected to dip into single digits by end of year.
Nashville Wire buys AWP Industries
Merger brings together the largest makers of wire decking for pallet racks, containers.
The big bet of Brad Jacobs
The entrepreneur is wagering millions on a bold move to build a $5 billion truck brokerage from scratch.
Truckload rates continue upward march
Capacity shortage likely to keep pressure on rates in 2012, consultancy says.
Don Schneider dies at 76
Executive turned family business into trucking, intermodal, and logistics powerhouse.
Schneider, CSX sign multiyear extension for intermodal service
Agreement is expected to ease capacity constraints in East, Midwest.
Virginia port's ability to compete for megaships called into doubt
Consultant says Norfolk could lose out in battle for market share when expanded Panama Canal opens.
USPS posts $5.1 billion net loss in fiscal 2011
Shipping services seen as one of few bright spots.
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