newsworthy Hunt places 5,000-rig order with Navistar May 12, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments New power units will meet federal government's stricter engine emission standards.Read More
newsworthy YRC's Q1 loss narrows over '09 period May 5, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments LTL giant's performance improves, but volumes dip.Read More
newsworthy ABF's Q1 loss worsens over '09 period April 26, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Carrier says weak results highlight need for cost-savings through Teamster givebacks.Read More
newsworthy C.H. Robinson posts strong Q1 results April 23, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments 3PL giant's volumes rise, but profits dip. Declining margins reflect tightening capacity.Read More
strategic insight Hybrid ocean/LTL services reportedly floating importers' boats April 22, 2010 Toby Gooley No Comments New combined ocean/LTL services that are faster than all-water but cheaper than air are proving a hit with importers.Read More
newsworthy UPS to post better-than-expected Q1 earnings April 15, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Strong performance seen as sign of broadening U.S., global economic recovery.Read More
newsworthy Office Depot transport VP has no fear of parcel "duopoly" April 15, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Emergence of smaller parcel delivery firms will keep FedEx and UPS from running wild in U.S. market, exec tells NLDC conference in Atlanta.Read More
newsworthy Teamsters, ABF begin contract talks April 8, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Negotiations will center on possible wage, benefit concessions by the 7,000 Teamster members employed at ABF.Read More
newsworthy DOT kills Pennsylvania toll plan April 7, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Federal regulators reject proposal to impose tolls on vehicles traveling on Interstate 80 through the state.Read More
transportation report Crisis at YRC having ripple effect on labor April 5, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments YRC's troubles are taking employees, the Teamsters' freight division, and the multi-employer pension system for a wild ride.Read More