Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its commitment to compressed natural gas (CNG) with its 11th fueling location, opening at its Amarillo, Texas, travel stop. The company expects the site, which will offer fast-fill CNG fueling capability for heavy-duty trucks, to open by the second quarter of 2014. “Our expansion signifies the natural progression of working… Read more »

Kenco announced the executive appointment of Frazer Middleton to the position of chief information officer (CIO). In this newly created role at Kenco, Middleton will direct the technology strategy of the company, and lead the IT team to enhance performance and functionality. Middleton will also focus on opportunities to expand Kenco’s technological capabilities. “Frazer brings… Read more »

UTi Thailand continues to operate despite ongoing protests but is carefully observing the events of the day. Our team is ready to act to ensure ongoing execution of our operations. All freight forwarding and contract logistics operations remain operational and unhindered during these demonstrations. If the airports are blocked all movements must be redirected by road… Read more »

The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose to record high in November, DOT said Jan. 9. The freight TSI increased 1.2% from October to an all-time high of 116.5, DOT’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics said in its monthly report. The index rose 5.2% in November year-over-year, DOT said. DOT uses a baseline reading… Read more »

Haier America Inc.’s focus on their customers led them to take advantage of an opportunity to optimize their distribution network and deliver substantial savings while improving customer service. Looking back over the relatively short timeline, Paul Boddorf, VP of operations for Haier America, says, “We previously had distribution centers in New Jersey and Los Angeles…. Read more »

Evans Distribution Systems, a full service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, staffing and value added services hired Candise Hill as the new transportation operations manager. Hill is responsible for the day to day operations of Evans’ asset based transportation. Her role includes managing a team of seven dispatchers, more than 450 trailers and more… Read more »

UTi would like to inform you of new Customs rules that will take effect on March 1,  2014 in Japan.  The new rules require the Vessel Operator and the NVOCC to electronically submit information to Customs for maritime container cargo to be loaded on a vessel intended for entry into a port in Japan.  This… Read more »

Chattanooga has a lengthy history of hosting swim competitions, biking events and road races, as well as triathlons, which combine the three sports. On Thursday, the Chattanooga Sports Committee landed the monstrous stamina test known as the Ironman, which starts with a 2.4-mile swim, continues with a 112-mile bike race and finishes with a 26.2-mile… Read more »

Kevin Fletcher is the new senior vice-president at Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Kenco Transportation Services, where he will focus on account management, business development and strategic planning.

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