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Germany Calls for $300B in Infrastructure Improvements

Germany's federal government has gotten the message that good infrastructure translates to good trade. Recently, the German government announced plans to invest nearly US$300 billion as part of its national infrastructure plan, or Bundesverkehrswegeplan. The budget is nearly US$100 billion less, however, than the last Bundesverkehrswegeplan published in 2003. The plan covers the period up to 2030 and includes new roads, railway lines and waterways with about 49.4% of the investment for ... [+]

FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder

FedEx Trade Networks, the international freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp. has re-launched Bongo International as FedEx® CrossBorder. The announcement highlights the FedEx investment in expanding its international e-commerce offerings. FedEx CrossBorder, a subsidiary of FedEx Trade Networks, offers e-commerce technology solutions that enable e-tailers to ... [+]

ATA, Bestpass Renew ATA Featured Product Agreement

American Trucking Associations and Bestpass, Inc., a company that provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, are renewing their ATA Featured Product Partnership. “The trucking industry is fortunate to have Bestpass providing nationwide services that reduce some of the burdens of tolling ... [+]

U.S. DOT Seeks Input on Screening and Treating Commercial Drivers, Rail Workers with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are seeking public input during the next 90 days on the impacts of screening, evaluating and treating rail workers and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers for obstructive sleep ... [+]

Union Pacific Tops Fortune’s Most Admired in Industry

Union Pacific was named the most admired among trucking, transportation and logistics companies by Fortune for the sixth year in a row, marking the thirteenth time in 17 years the company has been named No. 1. The magazine's annual World's Most Admired list is published ... [+]

Holland Honored by Worldwide Express

Holland was recently named 2015 Mid-West Regional Carrier of the Year by Worldwide Express. One of the largest authorized resellers of express shipping, Worldwide Express is a global logistics company and a trusted freight partner to more than 45 carriers. Worldwide Express presented the award to ... [+]

Wabash National Showcases Breakthrough Solutions

Wabash National Corporation is introducing a range of breakthrough technologies and designs in its line of cold chain and final mile transportation equipment at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting February 29–March 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. The company’s exhibit will ... [+]

Ruan Transportation Management Systems Implements FourKites Load Tracking to Gain Real-Time Visibility

Ruan Transportation Management Systems announced that it has selected FourKites to provide real-time load tracking across its business divisions that consists of Dedicated Contract Transportation, Supply Chain Solutions and Certified Brokerage Services. FourKites platform gathers real-time location information from more than 35 ELD/GPS providers and driver ... [+]

American Trucking Associations Begins Search for Next America’s Road Team

The American Trucking Associations has opened the nominating process for professional truck drivers to serve on the 2017-2018 America’s Road Team. “Being selected as part of America’s Road Team means joining a group that represents the trucking industry as its greatest ambassadors,” said ATA President and ... [+]

WABCO Named ATA Corporate Partner

American Trucking Associations announced WABCO as an ATA Corporate Partner, in recognition of its long-term commitment to ATA and the trucking industry. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO is a leading supplier of technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. “WABCO provides the ... [+]

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