April 9, 2015: Freight levels drop 1.7%; Top 50 trucking companies’ revenue grows; Brenner tanker trailers to be featured on ‘How It’s Made’

Here is a look at what is happening in the world of transportation this morning:

• Freight levels were down by 1.7% in February, and severe weather seems to have been a major factor, TheTrucker.com reported.

• Some truckers are getting stuck on narrow, single-lane roads in New Jersey after GPS systems lead them astray, according to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.

• Brenner tanker trailers will be featured on tonight’s “How It’s Made” series on the Science Channel, according to Go By Truck News.

• Stock analysts see benefits of investing in the truckload sector, according to CNBC.

• The combined revenue of the top 50 trucking companies in the U.S. grew by 10% last year, according to JOC.com.