BusinessWal-Mart names Carriers of the YearCCJ Staff (CCJ)Dec 13, 2005 Wal-Mart recently announced its 2005 Carriers of the Year. By category, the carriers are: Small Package: FedEx Truckload Company winners: Swift/Crete Carriers Rail: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Intermodal: Schneider Grocery: Stevens LTL: Yellow Rising Stars: Arnold/Dart/Heartland Innovative Carrier: Florida East Coast Rail Jones Act: Horizon Lines Top StoriesEconomic trendsTruckload market recovery slows amid freight volatilityExcess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.Alternative powerTrump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must knowEconomic trendsTrucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlookAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotWorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversGet all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in AmericaView, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.White PapersIn House or Outsourced MaintenanceThe decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.
