After spending a decade working with lean processes at Menlo Worldwide Logistics, Jeff Rivera is now leading the lean implementation at Con-way Freight, a major LTL company. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of Con-way's lean journey.

James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide, one of the largest LTL carriers, discusses his views on technology, pricing and other issues and challenges facing the industry.

June net orders of 22,000 trailers were off 1 percent month over month, but up 42 percent year over year. Year-to-date net orders of 156,000 are up 45 percent over the same period last year. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT).

Economics and driver productivity are the keys to gaining "preferred shipper" status, according to a recent Transplace survey of 75 transportation carriers.

Truckload linehaul rates paid by North American shippers in June were 5.2 percent higher than in June of last year.

Chassisfinder.com has developed an app for iPhone and Android for its online chassis leasing and management system.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened or expanded three facilities in recent weeks.