Trucking companies navigate their way through risks

No one is immune to risk; however, the level of risk differs, especially across professions in all industries.

Ludington man sentenced for embezzling from ferry company

Lake Michigan Carferry’s former financial controller was sentenced to 63 months in prison for stealing more than $1.7 million from the company over 11 years.

Logistics company appoints new CEO

Fifth Wheel Freight founder and chairman Brian Bennett announced Reese Van Heck as the company’s new CEO.

Indian Trails launches bus tracker app

The Indian Trails Bus Tracker is now available for free download on Apple and Android smartphones. 

Amtrak suspends Grand Rapids service

UPDATE (9:02 a.m. March 20, 2020): The Rapid said it is limiting public access to Rapid Central Station, 250 Grandville Ave. SW, and closing Ehlers Amtrak...

Kamps Inc. grows with 15th acquisition

Already one of the nation’s largest pallet companies, Grand Rapids-based Kamps Inc. is expanding with a major acquisition.

Trucking insurance is ‘skyrocketing,’ and pricier freight is only part of the problem

As the transportation industry falls back to Earth amid lower post-pandemic freight volumes, one quieter factor hurting bottom lines for trucking companies is the rising cost of liability insurance — driven in part by high-dollar accident settlements involving semis.

Owners sell Kent Moving & Storage Co.

A moving and storage company based on the state’s east side acquired a similar company in Kentwood.

Would road millage work for county?

The Grand Valley Metro Council predicted its annual budget would have to double to meet road improvement goals by 2045, which begs the question...

Logistics company expands GR office to keep up with growth

Due to recent growth, a logistics services company is expanding its Grand Rapids office and increasing the size of its team.
Freight stock image

Freight company secures $2M grant to add 352 jobs in West Michigan

A Kentwood-based logistics and transportation provider has secured a $2 million state grant to build a new headquarters and create more than 350 jobs...

Verplank to open Muskegon port facility

A new port along the lakeshore is scheduled to open this weekend.

The Rapid adds rider restrictions (update)

The Rapid is cutting capacity on its buses to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Grand Rapids road conditions are just above national average

Grand Rapids roads aren’t so bad according to a national report.
AP

GM scraps Maven car-sharing service after more than four years

DETROIT — General Motors is sending its Maven car-sharing business to the junkyard.

Five-year transportation plan receives federal approval

The Metropolitan Transportation Plan for Kent and Ottawa counties has cleared federal approval.

Logistics company opens brokerage division

Supply Chain Solutions introduced a brokerage division to its portfolio of logistics services.

Meijer to deploy all-electric semitrucks in Michigan

A grocery retailer in the region is adding two electric semitrucks to its 250-truck fleet.

GVMC begins transportation improvement development

The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council has begun the process of developing its FY2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Kent and eastern Ottawa counties.
Employees at Concept Metals Group.

West Michigan metal fabricator invests $15.5M to diversify into EV space

A West Michigan metal fabricator is making significant investments to bolster its presence in the electric vehicle battery production sector. Concept Metals Group invested $15.5...