Landstar System said it has purchased two Michigan-based supply chain transportation firms that focus on transportation technology systems.
July 2, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
TTNews to Close Monday for July 4th Holiday
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July 2, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernmentLogistics
Amerijet Acquires Nations Express
Transportation and logistics firm Amerijet International said it will acquire a majority interest in Nations Express.
July 2, 2009BusinessGovernment
Factory Orders Rise in May
U.S. factory orders rose in May for the third time in four months, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
July 2, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernment
Opinion: Consider GAAP Financial Statements
Finding quality financing for trucks and trailers recently has become more difficult for many trucking companies. The market has changed. Since last autumn, several transportation lenders have exited the business either permanently or temporarily, in large part because of losses and a lack of liquidity.
July 2, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernment
NAFTA Surface Trade Declines Again
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico fell 33.1% in April from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
July 1, 2009BusinessSafetyGovernment
ISM Manufacturing Index Improves in June
Manufacturing levels in the U.S. improved last month but still showed overall contraction, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
July 1, 2009GovernmentBusiness
Consumer Confidence Retreats in June
Consumer confidence fell in June after seeing a big rise in May, the New York-based Conference Board said.
July 1, 2009GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel
EPA Grants Calif. Waiver on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted California permission to set its own standards on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks.
June 30, 2009BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Flash Global Logistics Sees Strongest Six Months
Supply chain services company Flash Global Logistics said that the first half of 2009 was the company鈥檚 strongest six months, with the company adding 66 locations in China and adding new clients.
June 30, 2009