The presence of a Chief Supply Chain Officer indicates a certain amount of intelligence around the boardroom. Unlike sales which has a clear mission to make revenue numbers or finance whose function is obviously tied to return on invested capital, or even R&D who owes product innovation above all else…
As peak season nears, U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates last month fell to their lowest point since 2012, a result of intense competition from the over-the-road sector and weaker than usual demand, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. Spot rates to move a 53-foot container from Los Angeles to Chicago…
Construction of intermodal facilities in the American heartland grew in the second quarter, as merchandise continued to flow through the U.S. ports and into the hands of consumers living in the country’s breadbasket, while retailers trying to establish same-day delivery services added warehouses in all the major markets. E-commerce, the…
LISLE, IL — International Truck on Monday announced it plans to offer over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) for International trucks powered by its N9, N10 and N13 proprietary engines. The company has completed its initial testing in its test fleets and will finalize testing in customer fleets…
More than a month after stepping back to recover from pneumonia and leg surgery, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s chief executive officer Hunter Harrison is waiting for doctors to clear his return to full-time work. Mr. Harrison said in late July he would hand his daily responsibilities to Keith Creel, chief…
USA Truck Executive Vice President Jeff Lester resigned from his position on Aug. 24 after Chief Executive Officer Tom Glaser asked him to change his weekly routine and work from the company’s Van Buren offices on a daily basis. Glaser said Monday that Lester — who had been with the…
Wabash National Corp., has been named one of the “50 Best U.S. Manufacturers” by IndustryWeek in its July/August 2015 issue. This is the third time Wabash National has been honored, having appeared on the list in 2006 and 2013. “This national recognition reflects the dedication and talent of our 6,000…
