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YRCW cites progress on the restructuring front
April 25, 2011
YRC Worldwide recently announced it is making “significant progress” in steps it is taking to meet the agreements required in its effort to achieve its financial restructuring objectives by the end of July.
ATA data points to increased driving turnover and hiring numbers
April 22, 2011
The ATA reported that during the fourth quarter of 2010, truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers bumped up their payrolls, with small truckload carriers boosting employment by 0.8 percent within their driver pool and large TL carriers adding 0.3 percent to payroll by adding linehaul drivers and reducing local driver pools.
LTL rate hike may be in the offing
September 7, 2010
YRC Worldwide, Inc. may be poised this month to impose a general rate increase of 5.9 percent.
Labrie steps down as head of Con-way Freight
August 24, 2010
Transportation and logistics services provider Con-way Inc. said today that John G. Labrie, president of Con-way Freight, the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary, has left the company to pursue other interests.
Second quarter net income at Con-way is down
August 5, 2010
Second quarter results for transportation and logistics services provider Con-way Inc. were a bit of a mixed bag, according to the company’s earnings announcement today.
YRCW posts second quarter loss but shows improvement
August 3, 2010
Citing improving business conditions, second quarter earnings for less-than-truckload transportation services provider YRC Worldwide (YRCW) showed some sequential and annual gains, although the company posted quarterly net and revenue losses.
LTL pricing study rolled out by Auburn
July 23, 2010
A study designed to examine current less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation pricing practices conducted by the supply chain management department at Auburn University—and sponsored by SMC3 is scheduled to kick off later this year.
Con-way Truckload ‘doubles up’ on trailers
July 16, 2010
Con-way Truckload, a subsidiary of transportation and logistics services provider Con-way, said this week it has introduced a new offering for shippers to better utilize trailer space, as well as better effectively secure freight to prevent shipment damage.
Trucking news: ACT report projects 2010 Class 8 vehicle sales to be up 26 percent year-over-year
July 15, 2010
The market for Class 8 vehicles continues to show sustained strength, according to recent data from ACT Research, a provider of data and analysis for trucks and other commercial vehicles.
LTL news: NEMF announces Ohio expansion
July 15, 2010
In a move designed to expand its services in the Midwest, less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider New England Motor Freight (NEMF) said this week it has opened up a new terminal in Toledo, Ohio.
Trucking’s game-changing moment
April 1, 2010
Many trucking executives believe that we’re on the cusp of a steady, prolonged recovery with solid price increases to match. Analysts aren’t so sure. But nearly all agree that shippers should expect rate increases when their contracts expire, some in the 3-percent to 5-percent range. Here are the four issues that are now in the driver’s seat.
