Truckload carrier Transport America purchased a majority stake in Optimal Freight, a Chicago-based brokerage, the carrier said Dec. 1.
December 1, 2015Business
Bison Transport Appoints New Chairman, President
Bison Transport, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, appointed Don Streuber executive chairman and said he would retain his duties as CEO. He most recently was president.
September 16, 2015Business
Transport United Buys North & South Logistics
Transport United Inc., which offers less-than-truckload and other freight services, announced the acquisition of North & South Logistics Inc., a freight broker, to add non-asset-based services.
July 31, 2015Business
Keith Klein to Succeed Scott Arves as Transport America's President
Keith Klein will succeed Scott Arves as president of truckload carrier Transport America on June 1, the company announced May 4.
May 4, 2015Business
Three Elephants Transported by Truck from Calgary Zoo to D.C.
Pandas are frequent fliers on FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc., but for moving elephants 2,480 miles across North America, the zoos in Washington, D.C., and Calgary, Alberta, chose heavy-duty tractors pulling drop-deck trailers to transport three adult female Asian elephants.
May 28, 2014Business
J.B. Hunt’s 1Q Income Drops 6%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ net income slipped 6% in the first quarter to $68.7 million, or 58 cents per share, from $73.3 million, or 61 cents per share, due to winter weather that raised costs and reduced revenue growth.
April 14, 2014Business, Government
Former Trucker Derrickson Named Director of Delaware Motor Transport Association
Delaware Motor Transport Association announced that M. Lee Derrickson, a former trucker and driver-training instructor, has taken over as executive director.
February 17, 2014Perspective, Business
Opinion: Trucking’s Single Most Authoritative Voice
February 3, 2014
Business
Abramson Departs as Publisher; Mason Takes Reins of TTPG
American Trucking Associations announced the departure of Howard Abramson as publisher and editorial director of Transport Topics Publishing Group and the appointment of Jeff Mason to head up the publishing unit.
January 20, 2014Business
Abramson Departs as Publisher; Mason Takes Reins of TTPG
American Trucking Associations announced the departure of Howard Abramson as publisher and editorial director of Transport Topics Publishing Group and the appointment of Jeff Mason to head up the publishing unit.
January 17, 2014