Domestic freight demand following typical pattern of softening in July following a below-seasonal June. Soft retail trends appear to be the cause of June’s weakness, though contacts have noted some relative improvement in late July. Core pricing  July Rate Trends
Hyundai has processed its 2 millionth vehicle through the US West Coast port of Portland in Oregon, 23 years after it first opened its automotive terminal there and 37 years since it began using Portland for Excel subcompact deliveries to the US.
Nissan is building a supplier park at Canton, the company’s vehicle assembly plant in Mississippi. Current plans for the project involve the construction of 1m square foot integrated logistics centre,
Starting October 1st this year, Chrysler Rus will take over the logistic operations for Alfa Romeo distribution in Russia, as the Italian brand makes its fourth attempt to penetrate the market. Chrysler Rus, which is currently responsible for the distribution of Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Dodge,
As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement program turns its weighty, federal eye on the wellness of truck drivers, so too is the trucking industry. And there are signs that companies who help their drivers get and stay healthy could gain an advantage in recruiting and retention.
NAPA, Calif. – Freightliner’s Cascadia Evolution and the M2 chassis have pushed Daimler Trucks North America’s market share to 39% year-to-date. Mark Lampert, senior vice-president of sales and marketing, says he expects to finish 2013 calendar with record share levels.
President Obama proposed a tax reform deal that would include a big, one-time investment in infrastructure. In remarks Tuesday at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., Obama said he would support lowering the corporate tax rate from 35% to 28%, and to 25% for manufacturers.
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling nearly 840,000 vehicles due to a series of safety-related issued, putting new stress on the Detroit maker’s efforts to rebuild its reputation for quality, reliability and durability.
A federal appeals court upheld the Obama administration’s pilot program for long-distance trucking across the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied petitions by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the Teamsters union to declare the program illegal.
