fastlane Cliff Lynch's annual letter to Santa November 9, 2009 Clifford F. Lynch No Comments It will require some artful dodging and weaving, says Lynch, but we need your help getting us a comprehensive highway bill.Read More
newsworthy Berkshire Hathaway takes BNSF private in $34 billion deal November 4, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Warren Buffett's firm to buy unowned shares of Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad and assume $10 billion in BNSF debt.Read More
newsworthy YRC thrown lifeline by lenders November 2, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Proposed debt-for-equity swap would keep troubled trucker afloat. But analysts say the move deals a setback to LTL industry's pricing recovery.Read More
newsworthy Deal to revamp HOS rules tied to Ferro nomination, says industry executive November 2, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Trucking industry source says push to revise truck driver "hours of service" rule smacks of a backroom deal.Read More
newsworthy UP, NS ink deal on chemical traffic November 2, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Rails launch joint service connecting Gulf Coast with markets in Northeast and Southeast.Read More
special report Piracy puts global shippers in dire straits October 29, 2009 Earl Boyanton No Comments Piracy off the Somali coast threatens one of the world's most important shipping lanes. And the threat's not going away anytime soon.Read More
newsworthy Senate report: Climate change legislation to raise U.S. fuel tab by $3.6 trillion October 26, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Report from Republican senators says "cap and trade" will create burdensome costs for U.S. businesses and consumers.Read More
newsworthy Averitt reportedly in intermodal discussions with BN, CSX October 26, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Industry source says the rails have "put a push" on the LTL hauler for more intermodal freight.Read More
newsworthy USPS: no rate hikes for standard mail in 2010 October 16, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Postal Service freezes rates for letters but remains mum on plans for Express and Priority services. Read More
newsworthy Sharks circle as YRC struggles to stay afloat October 10, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Rivals slash rates in effort to lure customers away from beleaguered LTL carrier.Read More