The Minnesota Trucking Association聽honored Michael Matheson, a聽professional truck driver for Manning Transfer, as the 2016 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its聽banquet in January.
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Opinion: Truck Parking Is Quiet Crisis Facing Industry
Each night, thousands of truck drivers across the country find themselves in a horrible game of 鈥渕usical chairs鈥 鈥 searching for parking spaces to take their mandated 10-hour rest period. This occurs because of a major shortage for truck parking, which has not kept up with the volume and growth of trucks traveling across our country each day.
February 13, 2017Private Equity Group Buys Stake In Evans Network of Cos.
Calera Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Evans Network of Cos., but CEO Bo Bates, the Evans family and management will retain a significant equity interest in the business, according to a Feb. 9 announcement.
February 9, 2017It's No Accident How YRC Trucker Don Robinson Drove Millions of Miles Safely
For the record, Don Robinson knows exactly when and where his personal and professional milestone happened: 9 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the northbound lane of Interstate 71 in Ohio.
February 8, 2017Editorial: Let鈥檚 Get Started, Secretary Chao
While Republican leaders in Congress seem to be in no hurry to address the country鈥檚 infrastructure, there鈥檚 an entirely different feeling surrounding President Trump鈥檚 pick to be transportation secretary, Elaine Chao, who was confirmed easily last week.
February 6, 2017Opinion: Share the Message of Trucking鈥檚 Importance
I read the chairman鈥檚 profile of Kevin Burch (10-10, p. 1), and quite frankly, he is a man after my own industry heart 鈥 and others should feel the same way.
February 6, 2017FedEx Touts Twin 33s at House Hearing on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON 鈥 Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.鈥檚 chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.
February 1, 2017Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes
The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It鈥檚 also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.
January 30, 2017Lakeville Motor Express Sued for Fraud, Wage Theft
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has sued Lakeville Motor Express, LME Inc. and Finish Line Express, charging that聽the companies committed fraud and wage theft when Lakeville closed its doors without notice shortly before Thanksgiving.
January 26, 2017TFI International Expands Into Last-Mile Medical Delivery With Acquisition
TFI International (formerly TransForce Inc.) acquired the ground transportation business of World Courier in the United States from pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp.
January 23, 2017