Transportation & Logistics
Union recommends members vote ‘no’ on MCTS contract
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 leaders have asked the union’s members to vote “no” on a new contract proposed by the Milwaukee County Transit System.
STEVENS POINT- Transit changes take step forward in county
A proposal for the city and county to work together on expanding transportation took a step forward this week.
MADISON- DOT says highway projects will take holiday for Labor Day weekend
Travelers hitting the road for the last big weekend of summer shouldn't have to contend with construction on major Wisconsin highways.
STEVENS POINT- County reviews possible transit changes
Portage County will renew its efforts to improve public transportation this week through a possible partnership with the city of Stevens Point. The city and county operate separate transit services, and the two might join together to improve the system for all of their users.
ABRAMS – Xtreme, Zernicke talks end without deal
Xtreme Trucking’s negotiations to purchase Zernicke Trucking have concluded with the companies unable to agree to terms.
APPLETON – Allegiant Air adds nonstop flights to Tampa
Allegiant Air will begin low-cost, nonstop flights to Tampa, Florida, beginning in November.
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FOX VALLEY – Fox Valley agencies pursue plans to form aviation hub
The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has approved part of a plan to seek funds from the U.S. Department of Defense that would help launch an aviation industry hub in the Fox Valley.
Union and MCTS resume talks
The Milwaukee County Transit System and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998 today resumed talks on a new contract for the system’s bus drivers.
Growth continues at Roadrunner Transportation
Cudahy-based asset-light transportation and logistics service provider Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. reported second quarter net income of $16.5 million, or 42 cents per share, up from $14.8 million, or 38 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2014.
Roadrunner acquires Texas trucking company
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. today announced it has acquired El Paso, Texas-based Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution for about $35 million.
