MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America officials said they will be adding a second shift to the company’s heavy-duty truck plant in Cleveland, N.C., adding 1,100 jobs over the course of this year.
January 12, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises in February
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 3.6% in February from a year ago, DOT said Wednesday.
April 11, 2012Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4.9%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4.9% in November from a year ago, DOT said.
January 11, 2012Business
Senate Committee Advances Freight Policy Measure
A Senate panel approved measures that would create the nation’s first freight policy act, under which investment would be targeted to freight projects that increase economic competitiveness, improve mobility and promote energy conservation.
December 15, 2011Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4% in October from a year ago but took its first month-to-month downturn in five months, DOT said Wednesday.
December 14, 2011Business
DOT Freight Transport Index Rises 4.4%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 4.4% in September from a year ago to its highest level in more than three years, DOT said Wednesday.
November 9, 2011Business
Con-way Swings to 3Q Profit
Con-way Inc. late Thursday reported a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago, as its truckload, less-than-truckload and logistics operations all improved.
November 4, 2011Business
Freight Rates Rise Despite Flat Cargo Volumes as Carriers Match Capacity to Shipper Demand
NEW YORK — Motor freight rates remain on the rise, climbing at much as 10%, despite generally stagnant cargo volumes, as carriers focus on pricing and effectively match capacity to demand, six top industry officials said at a recent investment conference.
September 19, 2011Business
Weather, Economy Reducing Reefer Freight
The lackluster economy, combined with widespread weather troubles that delayed and reduced produce shipments, have sharply reduced refrigerated freight so far this year, industry experts have said.
September 5, 2011Business
TransCore Freight Index Sets July Record
TransCore’s North American freight index for July marked the seventh straight record, the company said.
August 15, 2011