Shippers Optimistic On Freight Volumes
A survey of shippers optimistic on freight volumes increasing this year. In its sixth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey, Averitt Express surveyed about 1,800 shippers from a wide variety…
Thorne Retiring From ABF
Tim Thorne, president of ArcBest less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight, will retire June 30 after a 31-year career with the company. Seth Runser, ABF vice president for line haul operations was promoted to the new role…
Nikola Wins Fuel-Cell Approval
After a rocky finish in 2020, Nikola announced it has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) that the company said makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions…
Liquid Trucking Hikes Driver Pay
Liquid Trucking, one of the top 30 largest tank carriers in North America, recently announced a major driver wage increase. Based in Plattsmouth, Neb., Liquid Trucking is a family-owned bulk liquid transporter specializing in agricultural…
FMCSA Adds Drivers To Safety Panel
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the names of 25 drivers who will participate on a new panel to give the agency an on-the-road perspective on a variety of safety issues. Drivers…
Linemen Discover Benefit Of Vacuum Trucks
Despite the dramatic improvement in tools and technology for the utility industry, field crews sometimes need to rely on traditional methods to get the job done. Case in point: linemen occasionally rely on a standby…
Market for Class 5-8 Trucks Booming
Despite the plunge in new-truck orders during the spring COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, orders of Class 5 through 8 trucks closed out 2020 in near-record territory, according to industry analysts FTR and ACT Research. Preliminary North…
Bosselman Acquired Kersten Trailer Sales
Grand Island, Neb. – Bosselman Tank and Trailer (BT&T) in Aug announced the completion of the acquisition of Kersten Trailer Sales (KTS) in Henderson, CO, a suburb of Denver. Both businesses focus on cargo tank…
JB Hunt Acquired Mass Movement
J.B. Hunt is further expanding its final-mile business with the purchase of Mass Movement, which specializes in logistics and delivery for the commercial fitness industry. “Mass Movement presents an opportunity to expand our expertise in…
Fraley and Schilling Acquires KBT
Fraley and Schilling Holdings of Rushville, Ind., has acquired KBT Enterprises Inc., a pneumatic dry bulk trucking company based in Fishers, Ind. The acquisition was finalized Dec. 31, 2020. KBT will operate as a subsidiary…
LBT New Regional Sales Managers
LBT, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Frank Smith for the position of Regional Sales Manager. Frank brings 9 years of sales experience in the industry to LBT and has a broad background…
Biden Revokes Keystone Pipeline
The Biden Administration has revoked a key permit for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, the second time a Democratic administration has scuttled the $8 billion project in less than a decade. President Biden’s action was…
