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Topic: Truck Transportation

  

Keep on Truckin' - to the Web

BY Amy Wilson Sheldon
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Roberts Rules the Road

BY Chuck Salter
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Roberts Express Inc. is a Fast Company in a slow industry. Forget next-day delivery. This outfit offers same-day delivery. How does it keep outrunning its competition? "We didn't invent the truck, the plane, the phone, the computer, or the satellite. ButREAD MORE›

Truck Crash Lawsuits on the Rise

BY Ty Gomez
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Each year the number of heavy rigs traveling on America’s highways gets higher and higher. Along with more big rigs on the roads, comes the increased chance of tractor trailer crashes. READ MORE›

My Way or the... Wi-Fi Way

BY Heath Row
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In July, Charles Fishman took a look at how transportation and logistics companies are using GPS technology to better manage their businesses. In Saturday's Chicago Tribune, Jeanette Borzo considers how long-haul trucking companies ...READ MORE›

What Will the Trucking Industry Look Like in 2020?

BY Ariel Schwartz
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As is stands right now, the trucking industry is not particularly green--just ask anyone who has been stuck in traffic behind a gas-guzzling, exhaust-belching 18-wheeler. But if the industry is to survive in the next decade, it will ...READ MORE›

It's the Prescription Drugs that Cause Truck Accidents

BY Jack Zinda
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The more big rigs there are on the highways, the greater the chances for a sharp rise in 18-wheeler accidents.READ MORE›

Auto Transport companies insider scoop

BY Suzette Cardozo
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Over 90% of Auto Transport Companies are Brokers.The majority of Auto Transport Companies don't own and/or operate auto transport rigs. Who's bidding on who?.When you get a quote from different companies/brokers it may seem they are ...READ MORE›

Boats and Business

BY Heath Row
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The Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute, along with Nigel and Associated Ltd., has developed a high-speed cargo ship that's designed to compete with land-based trailer-truck shipping. Dubbed a pentamaran, the SeaBridge ...READ MORE›

Fresh Start 2002: On the Road Again

BY Chuck Salter
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After suffering through the worst years in its history, Yellow Freight System hired Bill Zollars to drive an old-economy company in a new direction. Now, almost six years later, Yellow is faster and more reliable and caters to customers like never before.READ MORE›

When It Comes to Big Rigs, Size Matters

BY Bradley Hofland
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There is no doubt that the bigger they are, they more damage they cause when involved in a crash. READ MORE›

Not-So-Mellow Yellow

BY Jennifer Reingold
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Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Yellow Roadway Corp., the American trucking and logistics company, is going to change its name (subscription required) to YRC Worldwide "to avoid negative connotations" as it begins a ...READ MORE›