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LANDSTAR NAMED AS A TOP COMPANY BY WOMEN IN TRUCKING

Landstar Transportation Logistics is named one of the “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

WIT’s Redefining the Road magazine announced the honorees at an awards ceremony held during the organization’s annual Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, Tuesday night.

According to the magazine publisher, several key features distinguish companies recognized on the WIT list, including corporate cultures that foster gender diversity,...

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Trucking rates fall again

“Data on producer prices shows that wholesale inflation pressure was nearly nonexistent in July. Industry detail showed broad-based declines in trucking rates, and yearly it is likely to turn negative in upcoming months.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Ibrahiim Bayaan

Long-distance truckload rates slide again, near negative territory

“The monthly PPI release also offers a tremendous...

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