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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: New Penn is a longtime Northeastern LTL
New Penn is an LTL carrier focused on the Northeastern U.S. It is now part of YRC Worldwide. Read about its history in this FreightWaves…
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FreightWaves Classics: Railway Express Agency was THE express package delivery service
Railway Express Agency was the forerunner of UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. Read about its history in this edition of FreightWaves Classics.
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FreightWaves Classics: Conrail went from government subsidies to a for-profit entity
Conrail was established by government to prop up freight traffic in the Northeast. But it turned out better than anyone could imagine. Read why.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Roadway Express was an LTL leader for decades
The U.S. trucking industry grew in the years following World War I. Nonetheless, the industry was still in its early days, and railroads were the…
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: The Atlantic Coast Line was one of several strong Southern railroads
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was a key Southern railway in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more in this FreightWaves Classics profile.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: LTL carrier Strickland Transportation succeeded under ICC regulations
Strickland Transportation was an LTL carrier that did well for 40+ years. Read its story in this FreightWaves Haul of Fame article.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Consolidated Freightways was an industry leader for many years
Consolidated Freightways was a leader in the trucking industry for decades, and also started Freightliner trucks. Read its interesting story in this FreightWaves Haul of…
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Navajo Freight Lines prospered for 40+ years
Navajo Freight Lines grew through acquisitions for 40+ years, until it was acquired. Read its interesting story in this chapter of the FreightWaves Haul of…
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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics: Railroads helped the U.S. expand and increased interstate commerce
American railroads were a key to opening up the nation and generating commerce. Read more!
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Motor Freight Express grew for 50 years…
Motor Freight Express survived many tests and grew for over 50 years. It could not outrun deregulation however.
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