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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

Haldex Names Helene Svahn CEO

Commercial vehicle supplier Haldex appointed Helene Svahn CEO, effective immediately. Also, the Landskrona, Sweden-based company reported higher first-quarter net income and revenue amid slightly weaker market conditions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 3, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Texas Truck Driving Championships

Photos of the winners at the Texas Truck Driving Championships in Waco, May 31 - June 1, 2019.

June 3, 2019
Business, Safety

Chris Morrison Continues Hogan Transports’ Winning Streak in Missouri

Chris Morrison of Hogan Transports won the Sleeper Berth competition to clinch the Grand Champion title at the Missouri Truck Driving Championships on May 31-June 1 in Branson.

Linda Tufano | Content Manager
June 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Perspective

Perspective: Best Practices for Fleets’ Contract Security

Contract security breaches can result in severe and high-profile consequences for a business, especially in today’s hyper-connected world. What are some best practices fleets can implement to increase contract security?

Timothy Donaghy | Chief Technology Officer, Contract Logix LLC
June 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

Tesla’s Secret Source of Cash Unmasked as GM and Fiat Chrysler

General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV disclosed to the state of Delaware earlier this year that they reached agreements to buy federal greenhouse gas credits from Tesla.

June 3, 2019
Business, Logistics

Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan Sales Up on Best Deals of Year

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. posted surprise gains in U.S. sales for May as carmakers offered richer deals to consumers to clear mounting inventory.

June 3, 2019
Business, Safety

Brook Figgins Repeats in Sleeper to Take Colorado Grand Champion Title

The second time was the charm for Brook Figgins of FedEx Freight, who won Sleeper Berth for the second year in a row and was named Grand Champion at the 2019 Colorado Truck Driving Championships on June 1 in Henderson.

Linda Tufano | Content Manager
June 3, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Colorado Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the 2019 Colorado Truck Driving Championships June 1 in Henderson. (Colorado Motor Carriers Association)

June 3, 2019
Government, Business

House Funding Leaders Take Up Trucking Policy in Fiscal 2020 Transportation Bill

A fiscal 2020 transportation measure packed with trucking provisions is on the June 4 meeting agenda of the Democratic-led committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for funding decisions. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 3, 2019
Business, Safety

Florida Truck Driving Championships to Welcome Largest Field Ever of 300-Plus Drivers

The Florida Trucking Association will host what it is billing as the largest Truck Driving Championships in its history June 6-8 in Daytona Beach.

June 3, 2019