Intermodal

News from the intermodal freight transportation industry.

New Initiative by ATA Highlights Hidden Cost of Poor Infrastructure

AJOT | February 23, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

UPS to deploy first electric truck to rival cost of conventional fuel vehicles

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AJOT | Top Story | February 22, 2018

UPS to deploy first electric truck to rival cost of conventional fuel vehicles

The company is collaborating with Workhorse Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:WKHS) to design the vehicles from the ground up, with zero tailpipe emissions.

James O’Connell with a perfect move honored by American Moving & Storage Association

AJOT | February 22, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Steve Counihan to Regional Fleet Services Manager for Maintenance

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Steve Counihan has been promoted to regional fleet services manager for maintenance. Counihan will lead teams in the southcentral region of the United States, covering 14 service centers, spanning over Louisiana and Texas.

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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Henry Ruelas to Service Center Manager in Orange, Texas

Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Henry Ruelas has been promoted to service center manager in Orange, Texas.

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Sears Seating works with Mack Trucks to develop a new exclusive truck seat

AJOT | February 22, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Product design teams from Sears Seating and Mack Trucks have co-developed an exclusive truck seat aimed at reducing driver fatigue and making roadways and job sites safer.

Truckers Against Trafficking launches ATA-supported campaign

AJOT | February 22, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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Midwest Association of Rail Shippers Elects 2018 Officers

The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) elected its 2018 slate of officers at the annual winter meeting earlier in January.

Misclassified port truck drivers declare the time for change is now

AJOT | February 22, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

RI E-ZPass sales now at I-95 Welcome Center

AJOT | February 22, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

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ALC Flatbed Office Donation to Mission Haiti

AJOT | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

The Allen Lund Company, Atlanta Flatbed office for its 8th consecutive year is donating to Mission Haiti. ALC Flatbed paid to transport a container with religious items, school supplies, clothing, and farm and medical equipment.

Rail Traffic for the Week Ending February 17, 2018

AJOT | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Rail

Saia LTL Freight Opens Two Additional Terminals

AJOT | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software to support sustainable vehicles

AJOT | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Dray Alliance launches Instant Quote feature

AJOT | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Daimler Throws Shade at Tesla E-Trucks Plan as Rivalry Heats Up

Bloomberg | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Fleet Complete turbocharges the global connected vehicle industry with CONNVEX

AJOT | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal | Trucking

Allen Lund Company announces multiple promotions

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CN Rail’s Traffic Jam Dulls Shine of ‘Gold Standard’ Efficiency

Bloomberg | February 21, 2018 | Intermodal

Canadian National Railway Co., the longtime paragon of efficiency for North American railroads, is losing some of its luster as it struggles to catch up with a surprise surge in demand.