ATLANTA – Advancements in technology and myriad announcements about new products are among the key features of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, a co-organizer told Transport Topics.
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With Capacity to Spare, Railroads Have an Eye on Truck Cargo
Rail officials acknowledged on their third-quarter financial calls they have extra capacity to move goods because they are not carrying as much freight as they did in 2017 and 2018, when the economy was roaring.
Rising Home Prices, Falling Sales Hurt Small Businesses
NEW YORK — Many small companies tied to the housing market are seeing a slowdown in business, one that’s forecast to continue well into 2020.
UPS to Upgrade Health Care-Dedicated Warehouse Network
UPS Inc. will add major upgrades to its health care-dedicated warehouse and distribution network, according to an Oct. 28 news release.
Top Agriculture Commodity Traders Get Squeezed as Exports Falter
With U.S. grain exports expected to fall more than 20% in the 2019 crop year, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Bunge Ltd. and Cargill Inc. are making less money buying and selling crops.
NJ Transit’s Angry Riders Prompt Crew Training to Stem Assaults
A soaring number of physical assaults on New Jersey Transit employees have led the agency to step up anti-violence training as bus and train riders vent about crowding and cancellations.
Volvo Unveils New VNR Model, Touts Aerodynamic Option
ATLANTA — A new vehicle model meant to enhance regional-haul assignments was unveiled by Volvo Trucks North America at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
Fleet Advantage Adds Trailer Lease Program to Lower Costs
Fleet Advantage said it added the EXchangeIT Trailer Lease Program, allowing flexible trailer-lease options that provide a lower total cost of ownership.
Fuel Cards and Big Data
Lots of businesses today are using big data to improve their operations, and the fuel card industry is no different. As technology becomes more sophisticated and more devices become connected, the amount of available data will continue to grow. That, i…
Fuel Cards and Big Data
Lots of businesses today are using big data to improve their operations, and the fuel card industry is no different. As technology becomes more sophisticated and more devices become connected, the amount of available data will continue to grow. That, i…