Landstar’s mid-quarter call signaled 2014 is off to a solid start despite the weather and described demand as “relatively strong” and the pricing environment as “very good”. Truck transportation volumes were up 2.7% and 2%, respectively, in January and February. Revenue per load was up a healthy 7% in February…
Las Vegas and Phoenix are linked by a road that narrows to two lanes, hits stoplights in a Depression-era town and until recently backed up traffic over the Hoover Dam. Despite being two of the largest cities in the Southwest, they aren’t directly connected by an interstate freeway. There have…
Regions and countries around the world are competing fiercely to hold on to factories while incubating new, high-tech industries. Yet, for many, there may be a more sustainable path to success: becoming a logistics center for transportation and distribution. In “Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth” (MIT Press, 2012),…
Despite continued weather problems, North American shipment volume and freight spending both soared in February 2014. The new edition of the Cass Freight Index shows number of shipments, in particular, followed the pattern from the past several years by reversing the January decline. Freight expenditures, reversed a two-month decline, but…
Mack Trucks unveiled it’s new logo last night. What do you think?
UPS buys 1,000 package delivery propane trucks and is building 50 fueling stations at UPS locations, all of which will cost around $70 million. Operations will begin by mid-2014 and be completed early next year. Read more HERE.
On Tues., March 4, 2014, the Flexible Packaging Assn. presented its 2014 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards. Winners raise the bar for convenience, sustainability and shelf appeal. The best pouches, bags and flexible packages of every kind are once again brought front and center with the Flexible Packaging Assn.’s annual Flexible…
According to Americas Commercial Trucking (ACT) Research, February 2014 North American Classes 5-7 net orders are expected to be 19,600 units (±5%) and Class 8 net orders are expected at 29,200 units (±5%), when actual data are released mid-month. Read more HERE.
Green Truck Summit, held in conjunction with this week’s NTEA Work Truck Show, made one thing clear—alternative fuels for trucking will remain a matter of considerable choice, and for years to come. Biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane autogas (LPG) are a few of the choices. See more HERE.
In a trucking industry beleaguered by a poor economy, high fuel prices and increasing regulation, many small fleets have struggled. Indianapolis-based Celadon has fueled its growth by acquiring seven trucking companies in the past two years. Read more HERE.
