Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

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Republican Committee Leaders Introduce the STARTER Act 2.0 – an Investment in Roads, Bridges, Transit, and Highway Safety

AJOT | May 19, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and other Republican Committee leaders today introduced a long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill that provides historic levels of investment in America’s roads, bridges, and core infrastructure to meet the Nation’s growing transportation needs.

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Expanded railcar repair and cleaning services in Sunray, Texas

AJOT | May 19, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics centers, recently expanded railcar service offerings on its Texas North Western Railway (TXNW) line in Sunray, Texas, in partnership with The Andersons, Inc. Rail business.

Optym introduces HaulSuite – a portfolio of AI-enabled optimization solutions for LTL carriers

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Spot volumes drop for first time in 7 weeks

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

May 10 - 16 - With the exception of the flatbed sector, the truckload spot market showed signs of cooling down last week.

zero-emission trucks hit market at accelerating rate, boast impressive ranges

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.3% in April

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.3% in April after increasing 2.3% in March. In April, the index equaled 114.7 (2015=100) compared with 115.1 in March.

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The rise of remote fleet management

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Keeping up to date with ever-changing regulations, staying in control of fuel costs, insurance premiums, and maintaining safety are all demanding and time-consuming tasks.

DOT awards contract on the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge repair

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

TIA issues statement on introduction of H.R. 3042 in the 117th Congress

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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DAT Truckload Volume Index slips 5% in April, falling from all-time high in March

AJOT | May 18, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Truckload freight activity declined last month but April was still the second busiest month on record for shippers, freight brokers and motor carriers, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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CN Rail offer for K.C. Southern to fall under stricter rules

Bloomberg | May 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Canadian National Railway Co.’s proposal to buy Kansas City Southern will be judged under stricter rules adopted in 2001, the industry’s U.S. overseer said Monday, mapping the path to the first major rail merger in more than 20 years.

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Southeastern Freight Lines opens new service center in Amarillo, Texas

AJOT | May 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

New Facility Enables Growth and Advancements to Serve Customers

ATA welcomes ACT 1’s continued support of trucking industry’s advocacy

AJOT | May 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Don Graves sworn-in as Deputy Secretary of Commerce

AJOT | May 17, 2021 | Intermodal

TDOT update on the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge repairs

AJOT | May 17, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

Gasoline Pinch to Grind on for Weeks With Truck Shortage

Bloomberg | May 14, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

CN Rail is close to $33 billion deal for K.C. Southern

Bloomberg | May 13, 2021 | Intermodal | Rail

Truckers to get biggest green gas station as U.K. network grows

Bloomberg | May 13, 2021 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Freight quoting efficiency boosted with new AI solution by Carrier Logistics Inc.

AJOT | May 13, 2021 | Intermodal | Shipping Technology | Trucking

CLI’s CARL™ accelerates response time for quotes augmenting customer service and boosting productivity

Biden-GOP optimism on infrastructure tempered by tax divide
Intermodal
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 12, 2021

Biden-GOP optimism on infrastructure tempered by tax divide

President Joe Biden and Republican congressional leaders said Wednesday they see a narrow opening for compromise on infrastructure spending yet significant obstacles remain, particularly on tax increases sought by the administration.

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