Forward Air is now pursuing a growth strategy including both organic and inorganic infrastructure expenditures. This includes its ongoing LTL network development and additions of adjacent firms. Within its LTL and Truckload businesses, Forward Air…
The life of a professional truck driver is a varied one. Now that the economy is steadily improving, truck driving has become a viable option for people with varying skill sets and personalities. Truck driving…
This year’s holiday season will be full of cheer thanks to System Transport, which will deliver the United States Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C. The 2021 tree will travel from the Six Rivers National…
By Al MuskewitzTrucking companies all across the country are wrestling with ways to find drivers to keep their trucks moving. Approaches are as diverse as the companies themselves. TLD Logistics Services went to actual wrestlers…
The global pandemic may seem to be coming to an end for many, but TDDS Technical Institute in Lake Milton, Ohio, is still feeling the effects and has been forced to close as a result….
U.S. Xpress reinforces shippers through carrier enhancement with their new business unit, Xpress Technologies, as they encounter supply chain unpredictability. This approach provides better visibility into operations and helps transfer goods on time. Xpress Technologies…
Companies across the country are competing aggressively with one another to snag drivers to sit their trucks. A number of factors contribute to each driver’s choice between truck driving jobs: CPM, home time, etc. The…
Nearly all trucking companies are seeking help and offering incentives such as pay increases, bonuses, and helpful packages. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed a decline in employment in the months of April…
FTR (Freight Transportation Research) Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) achieved a record-high of 16.82 in April, outperforming their previous record-setting month of March with a high of 16.27. According to FTR, contributions from freight volume, rates,…
By Al Muskewitz Finding a safe and secure place to park for their breaks was the No. 1 industry issue among truck drivers in 2021.Drivers report parking on road shoulders, exit ramps or other undesignated…