U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 6.4% in the week ended Feb. 22 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
February 28, 2014BusinessLogistics
Schneider Adopts Predictive Analytics from FleetRisk
FleetRisk Advisors said truckload carrier Schneider will adopt its driver safety and driver retention predictive analytics models throughout its fleet, marking the technology supplier’s largest deployment.
March 6, 2014GovernmentBusinessLogistics
House Approves Bill to Extend Propane Haulers’ HOS Exemptions
The House approved legislation March 4 that would extend through May exemptions to federal hours-of-service rules for truck drivers hauling propane.
March 4, 2014BusinessLogistics
Chassis Issues Continue to Trouble Truckers as Intermodal Freight Grows, Official Says
PHOENIX — The process of supplying chassis to truckers that handle international shipments is still fraught with confusion because of terminal delays and inadequate incentives for leasing companies to acquire new equipment, an industry executive said.
March 3, 2014BusinessLogistics
Canadian Carriers Report Mixed Earnings
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Inc. said its income dropped in the fourth quarter, which was mostly attributed due to bad weather, and Contrans Group reported its earnings increased in 2014.
February 28, 2014BusinessLogistics
Trailer Orders Jump 28% in January
January orders for truck trailers rose 28% over the previous year, ACT Research reported.
February 26, 2014BusinessLogistics
Expeditors International’s Profit Falls
Logistics provider Expeditors International of Washington Inc. said its profit declined slightly in the fourth quarter of 2013 but increased in the full year.
February 25, 2014BusinessLogistics
XPO Reports Fourth-Quarter Loss
XPO Logistics reported a fourth-quarter loss of $10.6 million, or 37 cents per share, compared with a loss of $9.3 million, or 57 cents per share, a year ago. Revenue increased about 137% to $257.2 million.
February 25, 2014BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Consumer Confidence Declines in February
Consumer confidence declined in February, the New York-based Conference Board said Feb. 25.
February 25, 2014BusinessLogistics
Retailers Revamping Distribution Strategies to Deliver Directly to Shoppers, Merchants Say
The world of retail shipping is being turned inside out, led by a high-tech-driven shift in goods transportation.
February 24, 2014