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VIG Introduces New Terminal Operating System

A new, unified terminal operating system is driving the terminal data and control systems at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) following the recent, successful changeover from a system that was more than 10 years old. “Our ability to efficiently coordinate all of the operations, analyze the data and drive efficiency while growing our volumes requires a twenty-first century terminal and operating system,” said John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director of ... [+]

April truck tonnage is solid, reports ATA

The ATA's advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index headed up 1.1% from March to April at 112.5 (2015=100), following a 1% (revised from an original estimate of 1.1%) decline in March, which came in at 110.1. Compared to April 2017, the SA index was ... [+]

DHL Supply Chain Names PITT OHIO 2017 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year

PITT OHIO, a leader in regional and national logistics services, has been named the 2017 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by DHL Supply Chain. PITT OHIO was one of seven carriers honored in March at the DHL Carrier Performance Award banquet in Miami, Florida. ... [+]

ATA Hires Horvath as New Director of Safety Policy

The American Trucking Associations announced the organization has hired Dan Horvath as its new director of safety policy. “ATA is a safety-first organization, and having Dan on board will allow us to maintain our position as the leading voice advocating for the safety of the trucking ... [+]

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 2.6% in February

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 2.6% in February after rising 1.6% in January. In February, the index equaled 109.2 (2015=100), down from 112.1 in January. ATA revised the January increase from the originally reported 2.0% to 1.6%. Compared with February ... [+]

Truckload Turnover Rate Sinks in Final Quarter of 2017

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello reports that the driver turnover rate at truckload carriers fell in the final three months of 2017, but that the rate stayed higher than in the previous year.  “Despite this dip in turnover, the driver market remains tight and ... [+]

Port of Virginia’s Truck Reservation System Launches

Following more than two years of collaborative development with the local motor carrier community, The Port of Virginia® has launched its trucker reservation system (TRS) to begin the effort of managing the flow of truck volume at the port. “This is a twenty-first century tool that ... [+]

TMC Partners With FleetNet America on New Maintenance Benchmarking Service

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America, an ArcBest company, are pleased to announce a new online fleet maintenance benchmarking program. The new “TMC/FleetNet Vertical Benchmarking Program” will allow motor carriers and other types of fleets to compare their unscheduled roadside repairs with ... [+]

NATA Unveils New Cybercrime Reporting Tool as Member Benefit

The American Trucking Associations has launched Fleet CyWatch, a new service for its motor carrier and council members to use for reporting cybercrimes affecting fleet operations. “As the industry responsible for delivering America’s food, fuel and other essentials, security is of paramount importance, particularly in an ... [+]

Coyote Logistics, KeepTruckin Engage in Strategic Alliance

Coyote Logistics, a UPS Company and leading third-party logistics service provider, announced a strategic alliance with KeepTruckin, a leading provider of electronic logging device (ELD) solutions. Together with KeepTruckin, Coyote can simultaneously promote ELD compliance while offering an affordable, reliable solution to the over 40,000 ... [+]

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