newsworthy ABF warns of major network changes if it can't lower labor costs and gain flexibility December 20, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Extent of changes "depends upon the savings" negotiated in Teamster pact, company says.Read More
transportation report W(h)ither ABF? December 10, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments The carrier faces crucial contract talks with Teamsters, but its operating issues go beyond labor. Read More
newsworthy Teamster locals to present two-year contract proposal to ABF December 3, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Union dissident groups says carrier will likely reject proffer. Read More
newsworthy Carriers at full strength in Northeast, but some customers still sitting idle November 8, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Sandy, Athena keep some businesses closed, Port of Virginia returning diverted containers, cargo.Read More
newsworthy Will YRC's improving quarterly results persuade the previously un-persuadable? November 6, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Long-time bearish analyst tips hat to YRC...grudgingly.Read More
newsworthy ABF, Teamsters to begin contract talks in mid-December October 10, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Outcome critical to ABF's ability to compete in the future.Read More
newsworthy ABF to withdraw from National Master Freight Agreement August 21, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Company tells Teamsters it is ready to negotiate its own agreement.Read More
newsworthy District judge tosses out ABF suit against YRC, Teamsters August 2, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments ABF weighs appeal; others say drop legal fight and focus on contract talks.Read More
newsworthy Old Dominion announces 4.9-percent general rate increase July 23, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments For the second straight year, the LTL provider announced its rates late in the year and undercut its rivals.Read More
newsworthy YRC Freight touts faster deliveries in wake of network re-alignment June 19, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Long-haul LTL provider has reduced transit times by one day on thousands of traffic lanes. Read More