U.S. Department of Transportation Orders Four Trucking Companies to Cease Operating

April 25th, 2013 @ // No Comments

FMCSA finds companies reincarnated an out-of-service truck company WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered four Olathe, Kan.-based trucking companies –… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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Trucking Exec Calls on Congress to Do More to Address Freight Transportation

April 24th, 2013 @ // No Comments

ARLINGTON, Va., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Today, Derek Leathers, chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises Inc., told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that Congress needs to address the needs of the trucking industry by dedicating real funding… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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Westport and Clean Energy Co-Marketing Program Helps Companies Ramp Up Natural Gas Transportation Solutions

March 19th, 2013 @ // No Comments

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Heavy-duty trucking customers seeking optimal on-board fuel storage, high-performance natural gas engines, and reliable fueling can benefit from a new joint marketing program by Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT/NASDAQ:WPRT) and Clean… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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ATA Congratulates Rep. Shuster on Transportation Chairmanship

November 29th, 2012 @ // No Comments

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Today, American Trucking Associations added its congratulations to U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) on being named Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 113th Congress. (Logo -… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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Trimble to Acquire North American Trucking Industry Enterprise Software Leader TMW Systems, Expanding Transportation and Logistics Reach

August 27th, 2012 @ // No Comments

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held TMW Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software to transportation and logistics (T&L) companies. TMW’s… PR Newswire: Trucking and Road Transportation

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Huron’s Food Transportation Platform Completes Add-on Acquisition

July 31st, 2012 @ // No Comments

DETROIT, July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Huron Capital Partners announced today that its portfolio company, Cardinal Agri-Logistics, Inc. (“Cardinal”), has acquired Charles G. Lawson Trucking, Inc. (“Lawson”), in partnership with Lawson’s management team.  The investment was made… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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ATA Hails Transportation Bill as Step Forward for Safety, Efficiency

June 28th, 2012 @ // No Comments

ARLINGTON, Va., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, American Trucking Associations saluted members of the House and Senate conference committee for their work in passing a safety-conscious highway bill that lays a solid foundation for addressing America’s need for an efficient… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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Freight Industry Growing, Slowly

June 5th, 2012 @ // No Comments

While all indicators are there for a recovery in the freight industry, the recovery is slow.  First quarter numbers from top carriers show year-over-year income growth of 10-20%.  However, just like the comparison of Wall Street to Main Street, the freight loads are nowhere near their 2006 peak of 200 million truckloads. Growth is initially [...]

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Swift Transportation Offers Full Driving Academy Scholarships For Veterans

March 30th, 2012 @ // No Comments

PHOENIX, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Swift Transportation Co. Inc. (NYSE: SWFT), www.joinswift.com, is celebrating the men and women of the armed forces by offering them a new career in trucking. Swift is committed to providing career opportunities for the heroes of our… PR Newswire: Trucking and Road Transportation

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ATA Welcomes Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products as Newest Allied Member

March 8th, 2012 @ // No Comments

ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves proudly welcomed Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products as the federation’s newest allied member. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO) “We… PR Newswire: Transportation, Trucking & Railroad

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