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George Lauriat | Top Story | February 07, 2018

DCLI acquisition of TRAC Intermodal’s 53-foot domestic chassis fleet key to a larger plan

On January 11, 2018, Direct ChassisLink Inc., better known as DCLI, completed the purchase of TRAC Intermodal’s 53-foot domestic chassis fleet. DCLI’s intention to purchase the TRAC units was made in late October 2017 before last month’s closing. The purchase price for the chassis fleet was not disclosed.

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Trillium CNG Expands Offerings to Include Hydrogen Fueling

AJOT | February 07, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

The company will design, build and maintain hydrogen fueling stations. Trillium’s new services also include electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar panel installation, and microgrid design and construction.

Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Jameson Emory to Regional Fleet Services Manager for Maintenance

Sleep Apnea Blamed for Train Crashes on NY Commuter Lines

Bloomberg | February 06, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

CenterPoint acquires 223,977 SF facility in New Jersey

AJOT | February 06, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Acela Cars Separate in Early-Morning Mishap on Train to New York

Bloomberg | February 06, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Fatal Amtrak Crashes Spotlight Long Wait for Safety Upgrades

Bloomberg | February 06, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Stagecoach plummets as U.K. grabs rail franchise, seeks cash

Bloomberg | February 06, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Fatal Amtrak crashes spotlight 10-year wait for safety upgrades

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 06, 2018

Fatal Amtrak crashes spotlight 10-year wait for safety upgrades

The third fatal Amtrak crash in less than two months has thrown a spotlight on delays in installing congressionally-mandated technology designed to automatically slow trains and prevent collisions.

How a driverless future threatens the iron laws of real estate

Bloomberg | February 05, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

CSX track-safety work may have contributed to Amtrak crash

Bloomberg | February 05, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Buffett’s BNSF joins group aiming to use Blockchain in freight

Bloomberg | February 05, 2018 | Air Cargo | Intermodal

EnTrans welcomes Polar and Jarco to family of brands

AJOT | February 05, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Amtrak Crash in South Carolina Leaves 2 Dead, Over 100 Hurt

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 05, 2018

Amtrak Crash in South Carolina Leaves 2 Dead, Over 100 Hurt

An Amtrak passenger train slammed into a parked freight train in the early-morning darkness Sunday after a thrown switch sent it hurtling down a side track, authorities said.

A New Era of Transforming Transportation: Nathaniel Bullard

Bloomberg | February 04, 2018 | Intermodal

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IANA: Intermodal Finishes the Fourth Quarter, and the Year, Strong

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal

Intermodal freight volumes posted a fourth quarter growth rate of 5.8 percent year-over-year, according to the Intermodal Association of North America’s fourth quarter and year-end Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report. International volume increased by 7.7 percent; domestic containers grew by a modest 2.5 percent; while trailer loads increased by 12.2 percent.

ATA highlights trucking’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month activities

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Aeronet Road Transport launches

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Clients will now have the option to receive total service for full truckload (FTL) shipments operated exclusively by Aeronet, from start-to-finish.

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Union Pacific announces redesigned charitable giving program

AJOT | February 02, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

nion Pacific today unveiled its Community Ties Giving Program, which increases its overall community giving to more than $20 million. Designed to support two primary giving pillars – local grants and key partnerships – the company's philanthropic outreach aligns with its longstanding commitment to Building America.