Video captures train collision with tractor-trailer near San Antonio (with video) Industry News Video captures train collision with tractor-trailer near San Antonio (with video) Police say truck had become stuck on tracks.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
NLRB restores joint-employer standard in final rule Industry News NLRB restores joint-employer standard in final rule Trucking companies advised to assess how new standard applies to workforce contracts.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
Penske Logistics to shutter Michigan cross-dock facility, lay off 120 workers and drivers Industry News Penske Logistics to shutter Michigan cross-dock facility, lay off 120 workers and drivers Penske Logistics blames layoffs and closure of its cross-dock facility in Michigan on Ford Motor…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
Class I rail executives talk coronavirus, truck markets, crude-by-rail Industry News Class I rail executives talk coronavirus, truck markets, crude-by-rail Uncertainty is still an underlying theme facing North American freight railroads.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
USDA expects sunny outcome for ag exports to China Industry News USDA expects sunny outcome for ag exports to China U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said most benefits of “Phase One” trade deal with China…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
Passport Research: Private equity in trucking: trends, challenges, opportunities, Feb. 25 Industry News Passport Research: Private equity in trucking: trends, challenges, opportunities, Feb. 25 We reflect on the causes of private equity's spotty record in asset-based trucking.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
Intermodal executive hails Trudeau’s ‘badass’ end-run around rail blockades Industry News Intermodal executive hails Trudeau’s ‘badass’ end-run around rail blockades Reported deal to let Canadian National quietly route some freight around protests gets high marks…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
USMCA boosts demand for industrial space near border Industry News USMCA boosts demand for industrial space near border A Boston-based real estate firm recently purchased a 24-acre industrial park about 3 miles from…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
TMC20: Mack gives drivers assistance with Command Steer Industry News TMC20: Mack gives drivers assistance with Command Steer Mack Trucks is adding Command Steer, a dynamic steering option to its Anthem tractors. The…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020
TMC20: Wabash, C&S Wholesale Grocers to put zero-emissions refrigerated trailer on California highways Industry News TMC20: Wabash, C&S Wholesale Grocers to put zero-emissions refrigerated trailer on California highways Wabash has combined innovative composite material with an electric refrigeration unit to produce a zero-emissions…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 25, 2020