transportation industry

GPS Data Shows Critical Truck Deliveries Continue Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Reduced overall highway traffic is allowing trucks to arrive at their delivery destinations faster.

March 25, 2020

The American Transportation Research Institute is releasing new data showing that trucks are continuing to move – in many cases faster than usual – to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transportation Insight acquires FreightPros to strengthen position in LTL brokerage

This acquisition continues Transportation Insight’s core M&A strategy of buying transportation and logistics businesses with a strong base of clients.

December 6, 2019

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Transportation Insight, Hickory, N.C., acquired Meridian Logistics LLC, Austin, Texas, dba FreightPros.

DHL expands El Paso, TX facility to offer additional freight, cross-border services

DHL Global Forwarding added 50% additional office space with a new modern remodeled open floor plan for greater team interactions.

October 10, 2019

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DHL Global Forwarding, Plantation, Fla., expanded its El Paso, Texas, facility to now offer air freight, ocean freight, foreign trade zone (FTZ) and cross-border services.

Idelic raises $8M Series A to develop solution for driver engagement, retention

Idelic's Safety Suite is said to be the most comprehensive safety and risk management platform in transportation.

September 20, 2019

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Idelic, Pittsburgh, Pa., closed on an $8 million Series A financing round led by Origin Ventures, Chicago, with participation from TDF Ventures, Chevy Chase, Md.; Birchmere Ventures, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Bain Capital Ventures, Palo Alto, Calif.; and SaaS Venture Capital, Bethesda, Md.

Dachser to build new transit terminal for refrigerated foods sector

The total area of the terminal is more than 72,000 square feet.

August 15, 2019

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Dachser, Atlanta, announced plans to build a new branch and a new transit terminal in northern Germany.

Western Express plans $88M expansion in Nashville, TN

This expansion will add new technology, business services and back office support, as well as new trucks, trailers and GPS and other transportation-related equipment.

May 6, 2019

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Western Express, Inc. announced plans to invest $88 million to expand its Nashville, Tenn., headquarters.

BAMFi secures $30M in debt funding to grow fintech solutions

BAMFi’s cloud-based fintech and cash flow platform helps streamline back-office operations for brokers and carriers.

March 7, 2019

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BAMFi, Atlanta, closed on $30 million of second lien debt financing from Solar Capital Partners, LLC, New York, to ensure the continued growth of the company’s fintech solutions.

TransForce forms the TransForce Group

The TransForce Group is uniquely positioned to provide innovative services to the transportation industry.

February 4, 2019

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TransForce, Alexandria, Va., formed the TransForce Group, its new parent company.

Valley Cold Storage & Transportation to expand NM operations

Valley Cold Storage and Transportation provides state-of-the-art refrigeration and transportation services.

January 4, 2019

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Valley Cold Storage & Transportation, Las Cruces, N.M., announced plans to expand its Santa Teresa, Minn., operation.

Freight carrier improves driver retention thanks to annual surveys

December 20, 2018

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Load One began using the annual Driver Survey from Stay Metrics, South Bend, Ind., to gather driver feedback and opinions.

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GPS Data Shows Critical Truck Deliveries Continue Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Transportation Insight acquires FreightPros to strengthen position in LTL brokerage

DHL expands El Paso, TX facility to offer additional freight, cross-border services

Idelic raises $8M Series A to develop solution for driver engagement, retention

Dachser to build new transit terminal for refrigerated foods sector

Western Express plans $88M expansion in Nashville, TN

BAMFi secures $30M in debt funding to grow fintech solutions

TransForce forms the TransForce Group

Valley Cold Storage & Transportation to expand NM operations

Freight carrier improves driver retention thanks to annual surveys

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