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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, Equipment, Logistics

Don Daseke: ‘My Philosophy Is to Invest in People’

Don Daseke’s family business is owning businesses. Read more about this industry innovator in the first installment of "Accelerators."

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Government, Business

China Says US, China Trade Teams in Contact Ahead of G-20

BEIJING — Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators are discussing ways to resolve disputes ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit in Japan later this week, a Chinese official said June 24.

Christopher Bodeen | Associated Press
June 24, 2019
Business, TCA

Paccar Moving Dynacraft Division to Texas as Divisional Headquarters

Dynacraft’s newly built truck manufacturing facility in McKinney, Texas, will become home to its divisional headquarters, a relocation that will bring 50 new jobs by early next year.

June 24, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 West Virginia Truck Driving Championships

Scenes from the West Virginia Truck Driving Championships.

June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

Interactive Map: Where the 2019 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Are in North America

Find out where the carriers are by regions in North America.

June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

Top 100 For-Hire Quiz

After you've absorbed the changes and trends in this year's Top 100 For-Hire Carrier rankings, take our interactive quiz! 

June 24, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

How a Business-Savvy Mother and Her Sons Built Two Men and a Truck

All of Brig Sorber’s family played a part in the creation story of Two Men and a Truck, which has grown from humble origins into one of the largest moving companies in North America.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

Refrigerated, Flatbed Carriers See Surge in Business in 2018

Refrigerated carriers posted uneven results in 2018 with several firms generating double-digit gains and others seeing a drop in revenue.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

LTL, Parcel Fleets Grow, but Outlook Mixed in Other Sectors

Revenue gains for less-than-truckload carriers were solid in 2018, with momentum coming from increased manufacturing activity and retail sales, along with the loss of competition in some markets due to the shutdown of New England Motor Freight.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019
Business, Top 100

Many Carriers Enjoy 2018 Banner Year for Revenue Growth

It was a historically great year for trucking in 2018 with robust growth in revenue and better margins, but not all companies saw the benefits of a strong economy.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 24, 2019