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.
Federal Regulators Report Progress on Railroads’ PTC Implementation
The country’s rail operators continue to show progress with the implementation of automatic braking technology that Congress mandated in an effort to enhance safety, federal regulators announced recently.
Port Tampa Bay Finishes Deepening, Hopes for More Cargo
Port Tampa Bay completed a $63 million expansion of its Big Bend Channel a year ahead of schedule, port officials said, as the Sunshine State eyes grabbing more freight from shippers while serving a growing distribution corridor in Central Florida.
California Legislation to Codify ABC Employee-Contractor Test Gains Approval of State Assembly
Legislation has passed in California’s State Assembly that would mandate use of the so-called “ABC test” that legal experts say makes it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for motor carriers to use independent contractors.
2019 Maryland Truck Driving Championships
Photos of the winners and scenes from the 2019 Maryland Truck Driving Championships held June 1, 2019, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.
June 5, 20192019 Alabama Truck Driving Championships
Video snippets from the 2019 Alabama Truck Driving Championships held May 31, 2019, in Pelham, Ala.
June 5, 20192019 Nevada Truck Driving Championships
Grand Champion and class winners from the Nevada Truck Driving Championships June 1 in Reno.
June 5, 20192019 North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
2019 North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
June 5, 20192019 North Dakota Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the North Dakota Truck Driving Championships June 1 in Fargo.
June 5, 2019Richard Sweeney Tops Strong Field in Massachusetts
A former national Grand Champion and the 2018 Grand Champion won their categories at the Massachusetts Truck Driving Championships June 2 in North Andover, but Richard Sweeney of XPO Logistics took the 2019 Grand Champion title, winning in Tank Truck.
US-Mexico Showdown Puts $45 Billion Food Trade in Crosshairs
Meat and grains, fruits, vegetables and even sugar. These are the dinner-table goods that are regularly imported back and forth between Mexico and the United States.