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.
Truckstop.com, Schneider Launch ‘Book It Now’ Freight App
Truckstop.com and Schneider announced the launch of Book It Now, an app that enables booking freight with mobile devices. The launch followed a successful pilot program involving the two companies.
October 9, 2019ATA Elects Randy Guillot as 75th Chairman
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition drew to a festive close Oct. 8 following the naming of Randy Guillot as its 75th chairman.
ATA Establishes Policies on Recreational Marijuana Laws
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations executives have approved a set of policies meant to help the industry safely operate amid the growing legalization of recreational marijuana.
Fleet Executives Stress Corporate Culture as Recruiting Tool
SAN DIEGO — The future of trucking will mean managers will be tasked with sifting through a lot of data at the same time the industry turns to artificial intelligence, according to a panel of transportation officials.
Spireon Outlines Vision for Intelligent Trailer Management
SAN DIEGO — Asset-tracking provider Spireon has introduced Intelligent Trailer Management, the company’s next-generation portfolio of products and services.
Penske Truck Leasing Adds Terminal Tractor to Its EV Fleet
Penske Truck Leasing is growing its electric vehicle fleet with the addition of the Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor (T2E).
October 8, 2019Georgia DOT Pushes Back Plans for Metro Atlanta Toll Lanes
Georgia officials unveiled major changes Oct. 7 to an $11 billion road-building program that will delay projects aimed at addressing metro Atlanta’s traffic mess.
Parts Maker Hendrickson Teases Announcement at NACV
DAYTON, Ohio — A manufacturer of heavy-duty truck suspension and brake systems hinted at having more to say later this month about the recent purchase of land in Dayton.
2019 MCE
Video coverage of American Trucking Associations' 2019 Management Conference & Exhibition, held from Oct. 5-8 in San Diego.
October 8, 2019ATA Launches Affinity Program With Energy Services Firm UrbanVolt
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations announced the launch of a new affinity program through which member organizations can partner with the federation and UrbanVolt — a Dublin- and Chicago-based energy service company — to curtail energy costs.