Mack brothers took the bus en route to making trucking history

FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. Trucking in the modern United States may be the backbone of America, an integral part of consumerism and daily life. But prior to the trucking industry, logistics in this country relied exclusively on horse, wagon and rail. While…

How the ACT Expo became trucking’s ‘big splash’

Over its dozen years, the ACT Expo has defied the trajectory of many industry trade shows. A comfortable, easygoing affair in Southern California’s Long Beach Convention Center outgrew its venue in 2022, when 8,000 attendees packed the house. A lack of hotel space drove expo-goers to stay miles away. Show organizer Gladstein, Neandross & Associates…

Americold ups 2023 outlook following cyberattack

Warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust raised its full-year outlook even as it contends with a recent cyberattack. The company said customers have increased food production and need more cold storage space, which is driving financial results higher. Americold (NYSE: COLD) reported first-quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of 29 cents per share, which was 3…