Diesel prices drop nearly 5 cents per gallon, says EIA

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 Posted in Logistics Services, LTL Carrier, Transportation, Trucking Companies | No Comments »

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor June 01, 2011 One week after its single largest weekly drop—of 6.4 cents—in a year, diesel prices headed south for the fourth consecutive week, falling another 4.9 cents to $3.948 per gallon, according to the Department of ...

NMFC changes for clothing classification (02.16.2011)

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 Posted in LTL - Less Than Truck Load, LTL Carrier, Supply Chain, Transportation, Trucking Companies | No Comments »

Recently, the Commodity Classification Standards Board approved a change to the National Motor Freight Classification for "NMFC Item 49880, Subs 1-4; Clothing, NOI." In the past, the NMFC Class for these Items ranged from Class 77.5-175 based on density and ...

Economy Grew At 3.2% Rate In Q4, Led By Consumers

Friday, January 28th, 2011 Posted in Logistics Services, Transportation, Trucking Companies | No Comments »

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The economy gained strength at the end of last year as Americans spent at the fastest pace in four years and U.S. companies sold more overseas. The growth is boosting hopes for a stronger 2011. The Commerce Department ...

YRC Worldwide shares slide despite narrowed 2Q loss

Monday, August 9th, 2010 Posted in FTL - Full Truck Load, International Freight Shipping Company, Logistics Services, LTL - Less Than Truck Load, LTL Carrier, Supply Chain, Transportation, Trucking Companies | No Comments »

The Associated Press 8/4/2010 NEW YORK — Shares of trucking company YRC Worldwide Inc. fell Tuesday as investors worried over the challenges ahead, despite its report of a much narrower second-quarter loss. The stock dropped 19.4 percent, or 8 cents, to 33 cents ...