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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 4.3% in June

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 4.3% in June, following a 6.9% gain during May. In June, the index equaled 138.5 (2000=100), down from 144.7 in May. Compared with June 2016, the SA index increased 1.3%. In May, the index jumped 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Year-to-date, compared with the first half of 2016, the index is up 1%. As part of this report, ATA also ... [+]

ATA Backs Major Conclusions from Study of CSA Effectiveness

 American Trucking Associations officials say they are pleased to see that the long-awaited review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety monitoring system substantiated many of the concerns ATA has raised about the program.   “We appreciate the work the National Academies of ... [+]

Fourkites Partners with Haulfox to Provide Freight Brokers Next Gen Supply Chain Visibility

FourKites announced a formal partnership with HaulFox, a cloud-based Transportation Management Solution (TMS). The partnership fuses FourKites’ preeminent real-time freight visibility platform with HaulFox’s software into one powerful platform, which enhances the orchestration of day-to-day freight shipping processes. “Hours-old visibility updates were acceptable in the past, ... [+]

Transplace Names PITT OHIO Regional LTL Carrier of the Year

PITT OHIO was selected for the first time as the 2016 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology. Part of Transplace’s Carrier Merit Program, the Carrier of the Year Awards recognizes transportation service providers for ... [+]

FourKites Releases Industry’s First Real-Time Temperature Tracking Solution for Shippers

Fourkites has launched the industry's first real-time temperature and location tracking solution for shippers. The offering will allow FourKites' customers to monitor shipment temperatures and ensure compliance across their supply chains. FourKites' real-time temperature tracking makes it easier for enterprise shippers to comply with the Food Safety ... [+]

Transportation Regulation Check

Railroads, trucking, and certain types of aviation are ripe for automation that will improve the safety and efficiency of U.S. freight transportation, but ill-balanced regulations prevent companies and consumers from capitalizing on these opportunities, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). ... [+]

Paragon Software Systems Introduce s Multi-Skilled Driver Update

Paragon Software Systems, Inc., announces that the company has enhanced its route optimization software to help transport planners simplify the process of managing multi-skilled driver teams. The new functionality will allow accredited drivers to be considered for standard deliveries if spare capacity exists towards the ... [+]

Salson Fleet Expanding to Support Customer Needs

Equipment started arriving in May to support growing SalSon customer needs. The first shipment of 100 new Freightliner “Cascadia” tractors has arrived.  These are the most sophisticated trucks on the road. The engine, transmission, front-mounted radar and lane departure camera warning system work together to reduce ... [+]

Alliance Shippers Inc. Welcomes New Business Development Director

Alliance Shippers Inc is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Charters to the role of director of business development. After entering the field of transportation and logistics nearly a quarter century ago, Charters has since evolved right along with the industry. He brings to Alliance ... [+]

Old Dominion Scores Major League Baseball Partnership

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. and MLB have announced that Old Dominion will be the “Official Freight Carrier for Major League Baseball.” The Thomasville, NC headquartered LTL carrier known for its premium service will introduce a fleet of nearly 30,000 trailers with MLB branding and ... [+]

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