In 2019, the Port of Savannah moved 4.6 million 20-foot containers which is a 5.6 percent increase from 2018. They also handled more than 650,000 trucks, cars, and tractors in 2019 which is a two percent increase from the previous year. Last year, the total amount of tons transported across…
To all truck drivers around Graves County, Kentucky, it would be a good idea to update your GPS systems. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), there is some new signage at the Interstate 69 Mayfield Ext 21 to help reduce the number of wayward trucks. KYTC is hoping this…
P.A.M. Transportation Services is looking to buy the Laredo, Texas terminal from Celadon Group for $19.8 million. P.A.M. signed a purchase agreement last Wednesday and the deal could be finalized by Friday. The terminal, built in 2016, has a 130,464-square-foot warehouse that is two stories including office and garage space….
Old Dominion Freight Line, out of Thomasville, North Carolina, is the Official Freight Carrier of Major League Baseball. They will drive the annual Spring Training send-off with MLB clubs around the country. This is their fourth year as Offical Freight Carrier of MLB and they will be delivering equipment of…
Sure, learning about all the rules and regulations truck drivers need to know is important, but there are things out there that only experienced truckers know and can share with the new truckers. It has been known that dispatch isn’t always clear with their instructions. You may hear about the…
John Ray, the driver of the gold, brown, and chrome Peterbilt that sped around Talledega Superspeedway during the national anthem has passed away. In 2001, after the 9/11 attacks, the track chairman at the time wanted Ray’s patriotic big rig to help boost the country’s morale. Ray stuck a flag…
With the amount of people infected with the Coronavirus on the rise, shipping companies using the world’s busiest ports should take extra care to help stop the spread. There are currently no treatments or vaccines for this virus but there are some preventative tips we can take to stay healthy…
WalletHub has put out a report naming 2020’s Best and Worst States to Drive in. Using 31 relevant metrics, a 100-point scale, and four key dimensions, WalletHub calculated an overall score for each state and determined where they belong on the list of Best to Worst. Iowa, Tennessee, and North…
Among the 100 recipients, Schneider was the only company in the transportation and logistics industry to be awarded the 2020 BIG Innovation Award. Given by the Business Intelligence Group, these awards recognize leaders, products, and companies that are bringing new, innovative ideas to life. The award has recognized Schnieder’s advancements…
Nextran Truck Center out of Tuscumbia, Alabama, has been named Mack Trucks’ 2019 North American Dealer of the Year. The winner of this award is given to dealers who exceed business targets and those who continue to grow and rate well with its customers. Nextran has 16 full-service truck centers…