newsworthy LTL carriers look to last-mile service to stimulate sagging revenue growth July 8, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Big opportunity in an unfamiliar space for carriers.Read More
newsworthy Dagnese, former Con-way Freight head, joins pallet-pooling firm Peco as CEO June 7, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Dagnese succeeds David Lee, who leaves after 10 years.Read More
newsworthy Group of XPO workers, labor officials to gather in protest of company practices May 10, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Group to appear at annual meeting tomorrow; XPO calls move "publicity stunt."Read More
newsworthy Cargomatic ousts CEO in shakeup May 6, 2016 Ben Ames No Comments "Uber for trucking" startup also laid off half its employees in March.Read More
newsworthy Gap between van truckload spot, contract rates continues to widen April 19, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments DAT survey says spot rates about 35 cents a mile below contract prices.Read More
fastlane The rocky road to greener pastures April 15, 2016 Clifford F. Lynch No Comments Be careful about what you sign; a noncompete can make it tough to jump ship.Read More
newsworthy Hospital chain Trinity Health, XPO partner to take supply chain in house March 9, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Trinity to end distribution relationship with Cardinal Health, use XPO to handle shipping, fulfillment in hospital-industry first.Read More
newsworthy XPO to rationalize $3 billion in global spend during 2016, CEO says February 25, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Jacobs said $500 million in LTL line-haul from former Con-way Freight out for bid.Read More
newsworthy Holmes, UPS Freight head, to retire June 30 February 12, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Executive led unit through some of LTL industry's worst times.Read More
newsworthy YRC Freight hits back at XPO suit, calls broad range of allegations "meritless" February 10, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments XPO unit would rather fight in court than in marketplace, YRC says.Read More