Business
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Trailer-Sharing Platform vHub to Launch in US Market
ATLANTA — Digital asset-sharing platform vHub is bringing its trailer sharing and repositioning marketplace to the U.S. trucking industry.
Shipping Giant CMA CGM’s Debt Plan Seen at Risk Amid Virus Fears
The coronavirus outbreak is threatening to scupper a debt refinancing for CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container shipping company.
Police Detain Ontario Rail Protesters After Warning
Protesters have been detained by police in Tyendinaga, Ontario, as provincial governments followed through on warnings that they would clear rail lines that have been blocked for weeks.
Wabco Introduces Intelligent Trailer Platform
ATLANTA — Wabco Holdings Inc. introduced a connected and intelligent trailer platform built on an intelligent anti-lock braking system, an intelligent trailer program and its TrailerCast telematics device — as well as open software architecture.
Dana Puts Focus on Axles, Driveshafts, Training
ATLANTA — Dana Inc. announced the start of production for its electrified axle for Classes 4-5 commercial vehicles, enhancements to its SPL Series driveshafts and broadened its maintenance and inspection videos.
Phillips Connect Technologies Unveils Series of New Products
ATLANTA — Phillips Connect Technologies introduced a slew of new products Feb. 23 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
NACFE Announces Study to Research Regional Electric Trucks
ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency on Feb. 23 announced it is beginning a three-year program to identify what it calls “high-potential” regional routes that are well-suited to running electric trucks.
Costs for Unscheduled Repairs Keep Rising, Report Finds
ATLANTA — The average cost for an unscheduled repair increased 43% between the fourth quarter of 2018 and Q4 2019, according to benchmarking data compiled by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America.
Mitchell 1 Unveils Interactive Feature for Wiring Diagrams
ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 announced a new interactive feature for its wiring diagrams, which is meant to increase efficiency for technicians conducting diagnostics and repairs.
Eaton Upgrades Features on IntelliConnect
ATLANTA — Eaton Corp. announced new features for its IntelliConnect remote diagnostics technology that provide near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes, prioritizes the critical events and offers action plans created by the company’s technical experts.