Transportation & Logistics
‘Service is at the heart of every business’
Ron Bast is president of Richfield-based GO Riteway Transportation Group. In October 2010, Riteway purchased GO Airport Connection, providing transportation to Mitchell International and O'Hare airports. The combined company employs more than 900 people in Wisconsin and has a fleet of more than 650 vehicles providing shuttle and commuter transportation services. For Bast, the success of any company starts with its workers, who then in turn treat customers well.
U.S. automobile sales soared in December
The Big Three U.S. automakers today reported their best December sales since before the Great Recession hit in 2008.
State warns consumers about hurricane-damaged vehicles
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning consumers to be on the lookout for used cars damaged by the floods of Hurricane Sandy that may be put up for sale in Wisconsin.
Roadrunner acquires Phoenix firm
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced it has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Direct Connection Transportation (DCT), a non-asset truckload service provider based in Phoenix, Ariz.
Gas prices fall to lowest of the year
The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline fell to $3.24 today, its lowest rate this year, according to AAA.
SEWRPC gives blessing to Lake Parkway extension
The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) has added the extension of the Lake Parkway to the Year 2035 Regional Transportation Plan.
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Roadrunner Transportation plans stock offering
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced it has commenced a public offering of 3.5 million shares of common stock.
Milwaukee Jingle Bus offers holiday rides for $1
Milwaukee residents and visitors can tour the city's 14th annual Holiday Lights Festival displays aboard the Jingle Bus now through Sunday, Dec. 30 for $1.
Manufacturing decline slowed in November
The Milwaukee-area manufacturing sector continued to decline in November, but at a slower rate than in the previous month, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Toll roads may be the route to go
Most Wisconsin residents wince at the thought of creating toll roads.
