James Miller

How the Proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Could Affect Rail Freight Costs and Service

Big moves are stirring the freight rail world, with an $85 billion merger on the table between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Understanding Fuel Economy: Two Critical Factors Truckers Can Control to Save Big

Fuel remains the heavyweight champ when it comes to a trucking company's variable expenses, often making or breaking profitability on the road.

Updated Retirement Age Reduction Coefficients Now Apply to Forest Firefighters

Significant changes have been put in place to support forest firefighters by introducing specific retirement age reduction coefficients.

Progress in Yellow Corp.’s Bankruptcy: Baltimore Terminal Sold for $4.7 Million

In the ongoing winding down of Yellow Corp., one of the nation's once prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, the sale of its Baltimore terminal has marked another step forward.

Collaboration Between Trucks for Change and Habitat for Humanity Supports Affordable Housing in Waterloo, Ontario

In early September, Trucks for Change members joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to assist in deconstructing a home in the Waterloo, Ontario area.

Mastering Hospitality Delivery Efficiency with TPV Systems: Seamless Order, Kitchen, and Delivery Coordination

In today's digital-driven world, delivery services have become the lifeblood for restaurants, cafés, and bars aiming to thrive.

Consumer Sentiment Declines as Job Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns Rise in the U.S.

September brought a noticeable slip in consumer confidence for the second month running, largely triggered by growing anxiety about job security, inflation pressures, and a murky outlook for U.S.

How Coca-Cola and AI Are Teaming Up to Tackle the Orange Juice Supply Crunch

Orange supply, a backbone of popular beverages like Minute Maid, faces a steep decline mainly due to a destructive plant disease known as citrus greening.

Spain's Tire Market Experiences a 1.6% Price Increase in August 2025 and its Implications for Logistics

In August 2025, the price of tires in Spain recorded a year-on-year increase of 1.6%, slightly higher than July’s 1.4%.

Cooling Transpacific Container Rates and the Prep for October's USTR Fees: Insights for Freight and Logistics Professionals

Transpacific container shipping rates are showing signs of cooling after some recent upticks, with carriers now preparing for potential new charges from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) starting mid-October 2025.

Why CSX CEO Sees Profit Margin Obsession as a Barrier to Railroads’ Volume Growth and How This Could Change

Profit Over Growth: A Persistent Railroad Dilemma For more than a decade, U.S. Class I railroads have been laser-focused on squeezing efficiency and improving profit margins, often at the cost of expanding freight volumes. According to Joe Hinrichs , CEO of CSX, this relentless pursuit has kept the industry in a stagnant state for years. While maintaining financial health is critical, the question is whether it's possible to juggle both margin excellence and volume growth without one hand squeezing the other too hard. Hinrichs highlights that the average operating ratio (O.R.) among major railroads dropped impressively over the last 10-15 years—from around 70.8% in 2012 to a record low

Harnessing CarrierSource’s AI to Unlock Shipper Data for Smarter Freight Sales Strategies

When it comes to freight sales, understanding your potential clients isn’t just half the battle—it’s the whole war.