Con-way Has Been Acquired In $3 Billion Deal; To Be Rebranded As XPO Logistics
Con-way has been acquired in a multi-billion dollar deal and the company will rebrand as XPO Logistics. XPO is set to acquire Con-way Inc., one of the country’s largest trucking companies, stated by XPO...
Truck Drivers Need To Stand Up Against The Industry’s Bottom Feeder Companies
I recently read a great discussion at The Truckers Report discussing new truck drivers entering the industry, the available tools that truck drivers have access to voice their concerns and opinions. Ultimately, we beg...
Sysco Ends Planning To Merge With With US Foods
Sysco Corp. has terminated its planned merger with U.S. Foods after the Federal Trade Commission’s request for preliminary injunction to block the deal was granted.
In February, the FTC filed an administrative complaint arguing that the...
Canadian Trucking Alliance Objecting USDA Increased Fees
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is raising objections to a U.S. proposal to increase some fees for trucks crossing into the states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to raise fees related to the Animal...
Senator Tom Carper Proposes Raising Fuel Taxes
A democratic senator from Delaware is proposing to raise fuel taxes over the next four years. That senator is Tom Carper. Senator Carper is a senior transportation authorizer. The purpose of the fuel tax...
Truckload Turnover Over 90 Percent For 9th Straight Quarter
Turnover at large truckload carriers was up slightly to 92 percent in the first quarter, holding above 90 percent for the 9th straight quarter, American Trucking Associations reported today.
Over-the-road truckload turnover rates were largely unchanged from the fourth quarter,...
Heavy Vehicle User Tax 2290 May Not Weigh Heavy for Truckers If Prepared To...
The HVUT may not cost heavy as like the heavy motor vehicles if truckers and fleet-owners who need to pay tax form 2290 and file returns happen on time during this tax period for...
Hurricane Arthur Update-Likely To Reach Category 2 Hurricane
Truck drivers and anyone in the area better take notice that Hurricane Arthur is here. Hurricane Arthur is strengthening over the Atlantic, with forecasters predicting it will become a strong Category 2 as it...
Dodge Diesel Starter Takes the Trucks Up Another Notch
The Dodge is a company which is synonymous with excellent and durable vehicles, primarily trucks. Today, the company is not only most famous for its imposing trucks, but also for a variety of technological...