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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 24, 2020
Business, Logistics, Top 50

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.

February 24, 2020
Government, Business

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.

Sandrine Rastello | Bloomberg News
February 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

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.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology

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.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2020