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Truckload Driver Turnover Slips in Fourth Quarter

2013-03-13 12:23:26

ARLINGTON, Va., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The turnover rate for drivers in the truckload sector took a surprising dip in the fourth quarter, according to the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Activity Report, the likely result of a weakened economy and overall freight volumes. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100129/ATALOGO) Turnover at large truckload carriers dropped from an annualized rate of 104% in the third quarter to 90%, its lowest point...

Cerasis, a Freight Logistics Company, Announces Two Carrier of the Year Awards

2013-03-12 23:03:57

Inaugural Transportation Carriers of the Year Awards from Cerasis Showcase AAA Cooper Transportation and SAIA LTL Freight Eagan, MN (PRWEB) March 12, 2013 Cerasis Inc. is a freight logistics company servicing those in the manufacturing and distribution industries, optimizing freight expenditures through proprietary freight management software and services as well as positive collaboration and negotiation with carrier partners. Cerasis announced two select carrier partners to be the...

YRC Freight Proposes Network Improvements to Union Leadership

2013-03-12 12:21:22

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), has mailed to union leadership a proposal for a new set of network improvements. Once implemented, the network improvements will be another step in YRC Freight's efforts to continuously improve customer service, optimize linehaul density and load average, reduce empty miles and reduce shipment handling. "By realigning our network, YRC Freight will reduce the number...

Con-way Freight Dedicates New Laredo Facility

2013-03-07 12:21:16

New facility represents $13 million investment, positions company for growth in domestic freight volumes as well as cross-border trade LAREDO, Texas, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today dedicated its new service center facility in Laredo. Attended by local dignitaries, customers, government and company officials, the ceremony showcased the facility's expanded features and capabilities to...

Alcoa Names USA Truck Tier 1 Carrier of the Year

2013-03-06 16:21:54

VAN BUREN, Ark., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK) announced that Alcoa has named USA Truck its Tier 1 2012 Carrier of the Year for providing outstanding dry van service in North America. It is the first time the Van Buren, AR-based company has received the award from Alcoa. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/DA30069LOGO) "We provided a hybrid solution for Alcoa through our Strategic Capacity Solutions division, supplying supplemental...

Con-way Chief Executive Officer To Address Raymond James Conference

2013-03-04 12:20:22

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas W. Stotlar will make a presentation on March 5, at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, FL. The presentation will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060418/SFTU007LOGO) Parties may listen to the presentation via live Internet webcast. The webcast...

Trimac Announces a Record Year for 2012

2013-02-28 20:20:15

Highlights for 2012: -- Revenue for the year before fuel surcharges increased 18.0% to $344.1 million -- Record EBITDA for the year increased 25.8% to $45.9 million -- Earnings per share for the year increased by 23.8% from $0.42 to $0.52 -- Acquired Northern Resource Trucking LP, Fortress Trucking Limited and Liquid Cargo Lines Limited during the year -- Trimac wins the award for 2013 "Best Fleets...

Rail bill does not deliver for Canada's largest shipper - the mining industry

2013-02-28 16:22:00

Mining industry seeking amendments to Bill C-52 to improve service OTTAWA, Feb. 28, 2013 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) today informed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities that Bill C-52, the Fair Rail Freight Service Act, does not go the distance in overcoming the rail service failures that gave rise to the bill in the first place. The Canadian mining industry is the single largest customer of Canadian railways....

YRC Freight Partners With Clean Energy for LNG Truck Natural Gas Project

2013-02-27 16:20:17

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), today announced that it has completed an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) to purchase four liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks to operate in Southern California. The trucks will serve the Port of Long Beach and other surrounding areas. The pilot project will leverage the Clean Energy fueling infrastructure in Southern California. The LNG trucks...

As Unemployment Soars, Trucking Companies Struggle to Fill Open Positions for Drivers

2013-02-26 23:03:34

BulkLoadsNow.com leads the way with useful features that help shippers and brokers find carriers during times of industry deficits and high employee turnover. Nixa, MO (PRWEB) February 26, 2013 BulkLoadsNow.com, a top player in the bulk freight matching industry, has seen a growing number of shippers and brokers joining its site to find reliable carriers amidst a huge decline in the number of youth and unemployed persons finding jobs in the trucking industry. According to the Bureau of...