Archive for December 7th, 2009

Factory Orders Rise for Sixth Time in Seven Months »

U.S. factory orders rose for the sixth time in seven months in October, the Commerce Department said Friday. More: continued here

FedEx Ground to Raise 2010 Rates by 4.9% »

FedEx Corp. said late Thursday it will raise its standard list rates for its FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery units by an average of 4.9%, effective Jan. 4. More: continued here

Saddle Creek Acquires ServiceCraft »

Third-party logistics firm Saddle Creek Corp. said it acquired logistics firm ServiceCraft Logistics, Buena Park, Calif. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

COMPETITION WATCH: TST Overland Express wins Schneider award »

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – TST Overland Express has been recognized as a Carrier of the Year by Schneider Logis… [Full Story] More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS

NAFTA surface trade down year-over-year, rises month-to-month »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade using surface transportation between the Canada, the US and Mexico was 20.2% lower i… [Full Story] More: continued here

Continental adds ultra-low-profile truck tires »

Continental Tire North America has added new drive… More: continued here

COMPETITION WATCH: Bison Transport wins sustainability award »

WINNIPEG, Man. – Bison Transport will have to make room in its trophy case for yet another award –… [Full Story] More: continued here

Class 8 truck demand to slow in 2010: FTR Associates »

NASHVILLE, Ind. – A recent boon in demand for heavy trucks may not continue into 2010, industry forecast… [Full Story] More: continued here

Greatwide Aims to Diversify with YRC’s Dedicated Assets »

Greatwide Logistics’ purchase of YRC Corp.’s U.S. dedicated contract carriage assets will expand and diversify its business into new geographical regions and markets, Chief Executive Officer Ray Greer said. More: continued here

FMCSA committee holding public meeting on HOS Dec. 7-9 »

The purpose of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory C… More: continued here