NFI grows presence in Southeast with latest deal

A blue NFI tractor pulling a trailer

NFI Industries announced Monday the acquisition of port services provider MCO Transport. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Wilmington, North Carolina-based MCO provides container drayage, warehousing and truckload transportation out of terminals near the ports in Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; and Norfolk, Virginia. It has facilities in Atlanta and Wilmington as well.

“The acquisition also allows us to bring value to our customers by expanding our presence in...

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USA Truck, MCO Transport latest to bump driver pay

Driver recruitment and retention remains key for carriers

Difficulty finding drivers remains high, as does overall truckload demand. Early retirements, diminished driver school enrollments and compliance with the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse are just a few of the hurdles facing fleets, which are struggling to keep equipment running.

More carriers recently announced pay increases in efforts to retain the drivers they have and hire the ones they need.  

Van Buren, Arkansas-based USA Truck (NASDAQ: USAK) announced Monday dedicated drivers would earn an...

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