Latest News Updates From Jonathan S. Reiskin
Carriers May Need More Trailers to Keep Drivers Productive
The Department of Transportation’s hours-of-service proposal could cause a sharp increase in demand for trailers and radical changes in billing procedures, according to an editor who studies labor issues in trucking.
August 30, 2000Covenant Transport Buys Con-Way’s Truckload Business
Covenant Transport moved boldly Aug. 22 to increase its revenue, profits and market share by purchasing a substantial portion of what was Con-Way Transportation Services’ truckload division.
August 30, 2000Carriers May Need More Trailers Under Hours Plan
The Department of Transportation’s hours-of-service proposal could cause a sharp increase in demand for trailers and radical changes in billing procedures, according to an editor who studies labor issues in trucking.
August 30, 2000Swift’s Moyes Nears Completion of Simon Deal
When a hard, frontal assault failed for trucking executive Jerry C. Moyes, he changed tack and tried the soft, sweet rustle of cash. That course of action won him controlling interest in Simon Transportation Services.
August 23, 2000Emery, Post Office Start New Venture Despite Litigation
Emery Worldwide and the United States Postal Service are taking a second stab at doing business together with Parcel@°®¶ą´«Ă˝, an Emery product that uses the post office for the final leg of delivery.
August 23, 2000Moyes Nears Completion of Simon Deal
When a hard, frontal assault failed for trucking executive Jerry C. Moyes, he changed tack and tried the soft, sweet rustle of cash. That course of action won him controlling interest in Simon Transportation Services.
August 21, 2000Military Plans Policy Change in Procurement
The Defense Department has filed a proposal to change its procurement policy for trucking services and will take comments on the plan into September.
August 16, 2000CF Corp. Struggles to Reshape Itself
Consolidated Freightways Corp. is in the midst of a“painfully slow” realignment campaign it hopes will land it in the thick of a hot less-than-truckload market.
August 16, 2000CF Struggles to Reshape Itself
Consolidated Freightways Corp. is in the midst of a“painfully slow” realignment campaign it hopes will land it in the thick of a hot less-than-truckload market.
August 16, 2000Military Plans Procurement Policy Change
The Defense Department has filed a proposal to change its procurement policy for trucking services and will take comments on the plan into September.
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