In an article published Tuesday, FreightWaves CEO and founder Craig Fuller made a case that the trucking industry is not consolidating anytime soon.
FreightWaves Classics profiles Estes Express Lines.
W. Graham Claytor, Jr. was a leader of men and organizations. Read a profile of his career in this FreightWaves Classics article.
In Part 2 of this FreightWaves Classics article, the history of the Pullman Company is profiled.
Pacific Intermountain Express was one of the largest less-than-truckload carriers prior to trucking deregulation. FreightWaves Classics profiles the company’s history and demise.
FreightWaves Classics profiles Edward H. Harriman, who invested in railroads and improved them.
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Wabash Railroad’s history during the 20th century in Part 2 of this article.
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Wabash Railroad in a two-part article. Part 1 covers the history of the railroad up to 1900.
FreightWaves Classics profiles the career of Jervis Langdon, Jr., who worked in the railroad industry throughout his life.
In Part 2 of this FreightWaves Classics article, the profile of refrigerated railcars continues.
FreightWaves Classics profiles the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, another Fallen Flag.
Ross Neely Systems operates in Alabama and across the nation. Read a profile of this family-owned business in FreightWaves Classics.
The Akron, Canton & Youngstown Railroad was nicknamed “Ohio’s Road of Service.” Read why in this FreightWaves Classics article.
A steady climb Children are often asked what they want to do when they grow up. Alfred Edward Perlman was asked that same question; from the age of eight his […]
This FreightWaves Classics article profiles the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
There are many people interested in former transportation companies, whether they were trucking companies, railroads, airlines or ocean lines. These companies are called “fallen flags,” and the term describes companies […]
J.P. Morgan realigned the U.S. railroad industry in the late 19th and early 20th century. Read about the man and his business practices in this FreightWaves Classics article.
The Alphabet Route competed successfully with bigger railroads for about 50 years. Read about it in this FreightWaves Classics article.
In Part 2 of this FreightWaves Classics article, learn more about the Nickel Plate Line.
The Reading Railroad was a regional railroad with a big reach because of its dominance hauling coal. Learn more in this FreightWaves Classics article.
The Chessie System combined three railroads into an effective system. Read about its history and what happened to it.
Part 2 of the FreightWaves Classics overview of the Illinois Central is presented.
The Erie Railroad is yet another “Fallen Flag.” Read a profile of its history in this FreightWaves Classics article.
The Federal Railroad Administration is profiled in this FreightWaves Classics article.
In this FreightWaves Classics article, an overview of the Southern Pacific Railroad is provided.
FreightWaves Classics provides an overview of the Surface Transportation Board.
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 Haul of Fame article.
Railway Express Agency was the forerunner of UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. Read about its history in this edition of FreightWaves Classics.
Conrail was established by government to prop up freight traffic in the Northeast. But it turned out better than anyone could imagine. Read why.
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 primary method of transportation for […]
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was a key Southern railway in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn more in this FreightWaves Classics profile.
Strickland Transportation was an LTL carrier that did well for 40+ years. Read its story in this FreightWaves Haul of Fame article.
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 Fame article.
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 Fame.
American railroads were a key to opening up the nation and generating commerce. Read more!
Motor Freight Express survived many tests and grew for over 50 years. It could not outrun deregulation however.
Lee Way Motor Freight grew for 50 years, acquiring companies along its growth path – until it was acquired. Read the profile of this company’s history.
Read about the trucking company that was “Humpin’ to Please.”
FreightWaves Haul of Fame explores the Glenndenning Motorways, Inc. Learn more about this company’s nearly 70-year history.
FreightWaves Classics presents another installment of Trucking A-Z with the stories of a few more of America’s trucking companies.
Lyons Transportation Lines was a successful LTL carrier – until the world’s largest paint company acquired it…
Chicago Express, Inc. grew during trucking’s regulated period without acquisitions. Read how the company was able to do so.
Terminal Trucking Co. was a successful trucking company for decades – until it was acquired. Read its story here.
Indianhead Truck Line was a diversified company that served the Midwest from the 1930s-1990s. Read its story and learn more about the trucking history of the United States.
Read about the founding, the rise and fall of Ringsby Trucking Lines. At one time, this was a Top 20 trucking company!
FreightWaves Classics profiles Victory Express.
The U.S. railroad industry was regulated – or stifled – by the ICC for nearly 100 years. FreightWaves Classics looks at the impact the ICC had on America’s railroads…
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regulated – and some say strangled – the U.S. railroad and trucking industries for decades. This article reviews the history of the ICC – why it was created and why it was killed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regulated – and some say strangled – the U.S. railroad and trucking industries for decades. This article reviews the history of the ICC – why it was created and why it was killed.
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