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Carrier group set up to address operational performance

In an effort to find answers to these problems on the trucking side of the business, Bill Shroeder introduced a new carrier interest group called the Auto Haulers Association of America, which was founded two months ago by companies including Proficient Auto Transport, Amerifleet and Brothers Auto Transport, amongst others.

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TMW Systems broadens product spectrum

During his keynote address at TransForum 2012, the annual user conference and exhibition of TMW Systems, President and CEO David Wangler said innovation is fundamentally about making connections. Within this framework, he announced several new products developed for asset and non-asset transportation companies to expand …

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Qualcomm-TMW integration provides trailer-tracking data access

Qualcomm Inc., a provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services to transportation and logistics companies, and TMW Systems Inc., a provider of transportation management software solutions, on Sunday, Sept. 23, announced the integration of Qualcomm’s Services Portal with TMWSuite. Automatically collecting critical tethered and untethered …

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Hyundai says U.S. inventories at highest level of year

Washington – Hyundai North America CEO John Krafcik said Thursday that the automaker’s inventory at U.S. dealers has rebounded as the company has added a third shift at its Alabama plant this month.

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7 Credit-Card Blunders That Could Hurt Any Small Business

Making it as a small-business owner is tough. The oft-repeated survival statistics: Only about a third ofstartups survive to celebrate their 10th anniversary, according to U.S. Census Bureau and Labor Department data, and only a quarter last until their 15th. entrepreneur.com  

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Kia making inroads on U.S. automotive market

South Korean automaker Kia is targeted to finish 2012 with a 4 percent U.S. market share, its highest ever, one of its executives said Wednesday.

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Hertz paying almost $2.3B for Dollar Thrifty

New York — Rental car company Hertz is buying its rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. for approximately $2.3 billion, giving it more ways to attract business and leisure travelers and an expanded international presence.

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Carhaul Contract: Hauling Cars for 25% Revenue

For some time now, various locals have taken votes to give employers a break on hauling auction cars and cars from rental companies: Teamsters are paid 25% of revenue. Some have said yes, others no, and others haven’t voted yet. Jack Cooper drivers in Flint Local 332 are set to vote soon.

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Carhaul Contract: Hauling Cars for 25% Revenue

August 24, 2012: For some time now, various locals have taken votes to give employers a break on hauling auction cars and cars from rental companies: Teamsters are paid 25% of revenue. Some have said yes, others no, and others haven’t voted yet. Jack Cooper drivers in Flint Local 332 are set to vote soon.

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