US intermodal traffic rises but key service metric remains unchanged

Trucking executives see more rate hikes ahead Trucking executives, encouraged by steadier, stronger economic growth in the U.S., are increasingly optimistic about their outlook for 2015, both in terms of freight demand and their ability to raise rates, Transport Capital Partners said. Read more »
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