newsworthy ABF parent to buy Panther Expedited June 15, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments $180 million deal strengthens trucker's position in time-critical delivery segment.Read More
newsworthy FedEx Freight hits non-contract shippers with a near 7 percent rate hike June 8, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments General rate increase sign of a healthy rate environment in spite of muted growth in freight volumes. Read More
newsworthy YRC reduces operating losses in Q1 May 8, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Gains posted in tonnage, revenue.Read More
transportation report Back on the road April 24, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Thanks to an improving U.S. economy, decent volume growth, and an avoidance of past errors, LTL is no longer the wreck on the highway.Read More
newsworthy YRC requests amendment to its loan covenants April 20, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Unclear if lenders will agree to proposed change in terms.Read More
newsworthy Another top executive leaves YRC April 3, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Gaines, freight unit's CFO, departs for similar post with fast-food concern.Read More
newsworthy Teamsters bless YRC's exit from short-haul business March 21, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Change to take effect April 8.Read More
newsworthy YRC dumps holding in Chinese trucker joint venture March 11, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Move squares with carrier's plan to focus on North American LTL service.Read More
newsworthy YRC posts brightening revenue, tonnage picture in Q4 of 2011, but operating losses persist February 29, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments YRC Worldwide's regional unit is profitable; long-haul business still struggling even as tonnage and revenue rise.Read More
newsworthy Teamsters cancel March 1 meeting with YRC to discuss change of operations February 13, 2012 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Dispute in Ohio cited as cause of cancellation.Read More