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 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 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 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 Trucking prospects improve, but ... May 1, 2012 Peter Bradley No Comments Carrier CEOs tell NASSTRAC things are better, but competitive and regulatory issues still worry them.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