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Betty ‘Gail’ Mullins, 77, of Brownwood

Betty ‘Gail’ Mullins

He’s a budget cutter in an era of consumption, a conservative Democrat in a party gone soft, a good ol’ boy with no polish or flash. So why is everyone buzzing about Texas comptroller John Sharp?

Yellow, one of the oldest and biggest U.S. trucking businesses, shut down on Sunday. The company has more than 12,000 trucks across the country.

Even as trucking begins to find some balance, fleet managers face renewed challenges on many fronts as they work to keep trucks rolling and drive every ounce of efficiency into their operations.

By Leelananda De Silva One of the occupational hazards of the Planning Ministry was that one is obliged to serve on boards of corporations as a member. By statute and by practice, the Planning Ministry was represented on many governing boards. I represented the Ministry on several of them, and serving on these boards was […]

The trucking company that is quickly breaking into LTL is one to watch in 2022.

2021 — This year had several highs and lows with mixed results in almost every industry. The most reported news centered on the supply chain and it

A recap of all the “creative problem solving” the supply chains faced this year, UPS wants even more money, and find a forever home for your live Christmas tree.

FreightWaves photographer Jim Allen selects his favorite photos -- some reflecting significant developments, others simply eye-catching images.