Business Management Challenger Motor Freight launches Challenger USA, opens Detroit terminal March 15, 2024 Challenger Motor Freight, a member of the Fastfrate Group of Companies, has expanded its asset-based operation with Challenger USA, and the opening of a terminal in Detroit, Mich. Along with Challenger Logistics…
Transportation Medium and larger fleets should consider captive insurance: Caceres March 4, 2024 Typical insurance is a risk transfer program that fleets use to operate businesses with minimal stress. However, lately, captive insurance has been gaining popularity in the market. And it…
Business Management Economic Trucking Trends: Trailer orders plummet as truck tonnage snaps ‘back to reality’ February 23, 2024 A recovery in the freight markets may have experienced a hiccup according to the latest data to come across our Inboxes. U.S. for-hire truck tonnage fell sharply in January, throwing…
Business Management 6 trends seen among this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For finalists January 31, 2024 Judging for this year’s Best Fleets to Drive For program revealed fleets that were cost-conscious in a down market were still resourceful and creative in improving driver programs, often in…
Equipment Consolidation, modernization top of mind for distributor execs January 24, 2024 Aftermarket parts distributors are grappling with the same issues as others in the trucking industry, including industry consolidation, and adapting to better serve young customers and employees. Those issues and…
Business Management Stars aligning for a busy year in M&A: Tenney Group January 19, 2024 Rapidly deteriorating market conditions last year put the brakes on many mergers and acquisitions, but valuations are normalizing, paving the way for more activity this year. Speaking on a Truckload…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Eassons Transport January 1, 2024 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We conclude the series by visiting the east coast, and…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Fastfrate Group December 29, 2023 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We turn today to Ron Tepper, head of Tepper Holdings…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Alchemist Specialty Carriers December 28, 2023 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. Today, we turn our attention to the west coast and…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Musket Transport December 27, 2023 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. Today, we present the outlook from Andy Balij, president of…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Transpro Freight Systems December 26, 2023 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We continue the series with Peter Jenkins, general manager of…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Trimac Transportation December 25, 2023 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We continue the series by asking Ryan Collinge, chief operating…
Business Management 2024 Trucking Outlook: Titanium Transportation December 25, 2023 As 2023 winds down we surveyed several Canadian fleet executives to find out what they feel 2024 has in store. We begin the series with Marilyn Daniel, chief operating officer…
Business Management Dealmakers expect M&A to ramp up in ’24, even in ‘uncertain’ environment December 21, 2023 When Charles Dickens wrote in A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” he could’ve been writing about the last two…
Business Management Thieves seek to exploit target-rich environment amid holidays: CargoNet December 19, 2023 CargoNet warns the industry of ongoing extremely high cargo theft activity, saying it will worsen as thieves eye unattended trucks and closed warehouses during the winter holiday season. In the…