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.
Perspective: Advancing Maintenance Management at TMC
Industry members are arriving in Atlanta this week for American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting with a special focus on advancing maintenance careers.
AdTra Aims to Unite Zero-Emissions Fuel, Funding and Infrastructure
With little promotional fanfare so far, privately held AdTra intends to offer fleets its platform of fueling technology and fuel.
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Detects Nearly 8,000 Violations Since Jan. 6
Nearly 8,000 substance abuse violations have been detected and identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse since it went live Jan. 6, the agency announced Feb. 21.
Navis to Acquire Assets From Biarri Rail
Navis has reached an agreement to acquire assets from freight railroad software developer Biarri Rail, the company announced Feb. 20.
February 21, 2020FlowBelow Products Added to Alliance Parts Catalog
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, announced that starting in April, it will be included in the product catalog from Alliance Parts.
February 21, 2020Accuride Announces New Wheel Options
Accuride Corp. announced weight improvements for its Accu-Lite family of lightweight aluminum wheels, as well as a new 38-pound, 10 hand-hole wheel.
February 21, 2020Old Dominion Freight Line Announces Stock Split
Old Dominion Freight Line approved a three-for-two split of its common stock, the Thomasville, N.C.-based company announced Feb. 21.
February 21, 2020Fleets Should Make Career Opportunities Known to Prospective Hires, Survey Reveals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleets should include information on career path opportunities in their messages to prospective hires, according to data from Conversion Interactive Agency, an advertising firm that specializes in recruitment.
Roehl’s Tim Norlin Wins Transport Topics Recruiter Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport, was named the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year on Feb. 21.
Atlas Logistics Acquires TopHat Logistical Solutions
Atlas Logistics acquired full-service logistics company TopHat Logistical Solutions in a deal announced Feb. 19.
February 21, 2020