newsworthy XPO closes purchase of Con-way; layoffs begin within Con-way system October 30, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments More than 10 percent of workforce is cut at HQ, IT center, source says; rebranding to XPO name takes effect.Read More
newsworthy Con-way Freight names Dagnese new president June 17, 2015 Ben Ames No Comments Replaces Lehmkuhl as leader of number two LTL company.Read More
newsworthy Con-way Freight to raise tariff rates by 5.9 percent June 12, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Increase in line with decisions by LTL competitors UPS, YRC, and ABF.Read More
newsworthy Modest progress reported in ABF, Teamster contract talks March 4, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Company needs to "get realistic" on core issues, union negotiator says.Read More
newsworthy UPS Freight underprices rivals by increasing general rates only 5.9 percent July 2, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Both non-contract and contract rates for less-than-truckload shipments are on the rise at the fastest pace in years, says consultant.Read More
newsworthy Con-way Freight announces general rate increases June 22, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Move marks third hike of non-contract prices by an LTL carrier in the past month.Read More
newsworthy Old Dominion raises non-contract rates 4.9% August 23, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Move significantly undercuts rivals' price hikes.Read More
newsworthy FedEx Freight raises rates on non-contract shipments August 8, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Trucker is fifth LTL carrier to announce price increase in recent weeks.Read More
newsworthy Shippers warned to brace for LTL rate hikes August 8, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Analyst says another round of general rate increases slated for February 2012.Read More
newsworthy Con-way Freight, Cat Logistics ink expanded LTL deal June 25, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Trucker will provide all LTL service for Caterpillar division from 27 states plus Mexico and Canada.Read More