Most of the nation’s largest seaports are reporting record cargo volume amid stalled trade negotiations between the United States and China.
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New Report Points to Ways Truck Companies Can Operate Safer
A study that focused on nine motor carriers’ efforts to improve the safety of their operations found that a company’s overall safety culture — from the boardroom to the truck cab — was a crucial element for success.
Rookies, Vets Keep Their Focus on Taking Top Honors
PITTSBURGH — One former national Grand Champion and one rookie were among the 5-Axle drivers taking the course Aug. 15 at the 82nd annual National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships. Their perspectives differed, but…
North American Inspectors Championship Kicks Off
PITTSBURGH — The 51 commercial vehicle inspectors from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico received a rousing start to the beginning of the North American Inspectors Championship, held in conjunction with the National Truck Driving Championships.
Americold Reports Lower Net Income, Higher Revenue
Americold Realty Trust, one of the world’s largest logistics companies focusing on temperature-controlled warehouse facilities, on Aug. 8 reported second-quarter net income dropped to nearly $4.9 million from $29.4 million in 2018, an 83.3% decrease.
Navistar Unveils Strategic Plan to Increase Market Share
BOULDER, Colo. — Navistar International unveiled a strategic plan Aug. 6 that company leaders said will help it expand its market share, sharpen its focus on customers and reduce the time it takes to repair trucks through a strengthening of its existin…
XPO Reports Mixed 2Q Financials
Global freight transportation and logistics provider XPO Logistics reported mixed financial results for the second quarter Aug. 1.
XPO Reports Mixed 2Q Financials
Global freight transportation and logistics provider XPO Logistics reported mixed financial results for the second quarter Aug. 1.
Port of Oakland Says Exports to Other Asian Nations Surge Due to China Tariffs
While the United States is in the middle of tough trade negotiations with China, and both economic powers have imposed tariffs on products entering their countries, other Asian nations and one U.S. port appear to be benefiting.
Werner 2Q Revenue Is Up, but Company Says Freight Volume Is Slowing
Werner Enterprises Inc. on July 25 reported net income of $43.3 million, or 62 cents a share, for the quarter ending June 30. The results marked a 13.4% increase from $38.2 million, or 53 cents a share, from the second quarter in 2018.