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The largest trucking bankruptcy in history – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about the fall of Yellow. At noon ET on Sunday, the 99-year-old carrier shut the gates. With a formal bankruptcy announcement expected today by the company, we look…
Heartland Express sees no demand uptick in Q2
Truckload carrier Heartland Express said Monday it hasn’t seen a seasonal improvement in demand. Heartland (NASDAQ: HTLD) reported second-quarter earnings per share of 10 cents, 6 cents light of the consensus estimate and…
NTSB: Fatal Amtrak derailment shows need for more track inspections
“Poor track conditions” of a track owned by BNSF may have contributed to a fatal September 2021 accident involving an Amtrak train derailment in Joplin, Montana, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. But…
Shipping line ONE’s profits plunge but still top pre-COVID levels
During the peak of the supply chain crisis, accusations flew, alleging that shipping lines were somehow colluding to prop up rates and gouge customers. Recent results posted by ocean carriers undermine those claims. They…
Celebrities Can’t Stop Making Ice Cream
Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream pints. Dr. Bombay With Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay and Cher’s Cherlato, ice cream is the celebrity brand extension du jour First it was booze, then it was fast-food combo meals, and now it’s ice…
Old Dominion Freight Line Q2 Profit Falls 22.3% Year-On-Year
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. profits fell 22.3% year-over-year to $292.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $376.1 million in the year-ago period, it said.
Georgia Distribution Center to Team NFI, Bradshaw Home
Georgia officials announced plans to open a new East Coast distribution center in Effingham County to bring Bradshaw Home’s products to customers faster through a partnership with NFI.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 31, 2023
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 31, 2023 print edition.
Scorecards hold the key to shifting industry pricing power
In today’s recessionary freight market, cost efficiency and productivity are crucial components of safeguarding profits while providing top-notch customer service. Pinpointing — and correcting — inefficiencies is an…
Viewpoint: Amazon speeds up its fast-delivery capabilities post-COVID
Amazon.com Inc. had been heading toward meeting one-day delivery requirements for its Prime service when the pandemic slowed its progress. Since the end of the pandemic, the company has regained its fast-delivery mojo. In…
