Echo Global Logistics to acquire ITS Logistics
CHICAGO, Ill. — Echo Global Logistics Inc. is acquiring ITS Logistics. “This acquisition represents a meaningful strategic opportunity for Echo and our customers,” said Doug
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ATA names newest America’s Road Team captains
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is celebrating its new team of captains to the 2026-2027 America’s Road Team. “This group of professional drivers
FTR: Trailer orders rebound sharply in December
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting December U.S. trailer net orders rebounded sharply from November, rising 86% month-over-month (m/m) to 24,282 units. “The U.S. trailer
ACT: Final December Class 8 numbers surge
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research, 2025 ended on a high note with final Class 8 numbers surging in December. “December’s massive 408k SAAR
WIT opens nominations for 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is launching the call for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “The
ATA hails $200M for parking, other pro-trucking provisions in appropriations package
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is applauding the inclusion of provisions to support truckers and strengthen the supply chain in the final fiscal year
DAT: Load posts cool as expected
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Following a surge of post-holiday stocking, load posts on DAT One predictably cooled during the week of Jan. 11-17, falling 20% to
Lily Transportation promotes Christine Fisher
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Dedicated Contract Carrier Lily Transportation is promoting Christine Fisher to the position of vice president sales. “Christine’s ability to build strong relationships
ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 0.4% in December
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index saw a rise in December, marking the second month of numbers moving in a positive
FTR, Truckstop: Van spot rates fall sharply
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Post-holiday normalization in the spot market continued in the latest week with spot rates falling sharply. “Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com
Winter is here: A guide to the nation’s tire chain laws
With winter weather settling in across parts of the country and icy, snow-covered roads becoming a daily concern, knowing the rules around tire chain use
Prime Inc. and WFX partner to expand reefer capacity
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., and OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Prime Inc. and Western Flyer Xpress (WFX), are partnering to transition WFX’s refrigerated operations into Prime’s established Power
Cass Freight Index shows December freight slowdown
According to the Cass Freight Index, winter weather and other factors slows freight down in December. “Transportation volumes in the for-hire arena fell in December
STG Logistics files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — STG Logistics Inc. (STG) is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a strategic transaction to strengthen financial foundation and market
ACT: Preliminary trailer orders hit two-year high in December
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer orders in December were up nearly 13,400 units from November’s 11,900-unit level, a 112% month-to-month increase. “Sequentially, a slight
FedEx announces planned spin-off of FedEx Freight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx Corp. is announcing the filing of the Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the
How the latest FMCSA rule will help stop brokers, freight forwarders from skipping payments
WASHINGTON — A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule cracking down on freight brokers and forwarders who fail to pay carriers is now in
FMCSA reinstates ELD to Registered Device list
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reinstating a recently dropped electronic logging device (ELD) to its list of Registered Devices. On
May Trucking Company picks ISAAC for next-gen in-cab tech
CLEVELAND, Ohio — May Trucking Company (MTC) is selecting ISAAC Instruments’ technology to support its move to a tablet-based system for its in-cab fleet solution.
Lily Transportation, Transervice Logistics get new leadership
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Sister companies Lily Transportation and Transervice Logistics Inc. are naming Stephan Oehler as CFO and executive vice president. “We are excited