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.
Tesla to Reveal Price of Chinese-Made Model 3s May 31
Tesla Inc. is getting close to revealing new prices for the Model 3 in China as it nears local manufacturing of the car.
May 28, 2019UPS Freight’s Russell Atkin Eyes Second Straight Utah Grand Champion Title
Will it be twice as nice for Russell Atkin at the Utah Trucking Driving Championships? The UPS Freight driver will be aiming for his second consecutive Tank Truck crown (and trip to the National Truck Driving Championships) at the state event May 31- June 1 in Salt Lake City.
May 28, 2019Texas Drivers Prepare for Next Level of State Trucking Championships
It has been a long road for participants in the Texas Truck Driving Championships, but this weekend they will finally head to the state tournament to show off their skills. The competition will be held May 31-June 1 by the Texas Trucking Association at Texas State Technical College in Waco.
Wide Open Competition Expected at Minnesota Truck Driving Championships
Expect some fresh faces at the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships, taking place June 8-9 at Rihm Kenworth in Coon Rapids, a northern suburb of Minneapolis.
May 28, 2019Israel Firm Loginno Unveils Container-Tracking Device
Loginno, an Israeli logistics firm, has unveiled the fifth generation of its Agam device, whose installation method as a standard container vent allows every container service depot to install it with no training, according to a news release.
May 28, 2019Some Fleets, 3PLs Turn to Near-Shore Staffing to Address Shortage of Office Workers
While the freight transportation industry has struggled for years to recruit and retain truck drivers and maintenance technicians, many companies are facing another labor challenge — a shortage of entry-level office workers.
Strong Massachusetts Lineup Includes Grand Champion Brian Singelais, Former National Champion Roland Bolduc
A former national Grand Champion, a returning state Grand Champion and a record Step Van class will keep things interesting at the Massachusetts Truck Driving Championships on June 2 in North Andover.
TCA Registers Technician Program With Department of Labor
TravelCenters of America has registered its diesel technician apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor. At the successful completion of the training, the technician receives recognition by DOL as a journeyman diesel technician.
May 28, 2019Allied Van Lines Introduces Relocation Service
Allied Van Lines Inc. launched Corporate Express, a service designed to handle small corporate relocations for long-distance moves by newly graduated professionals, interns and temporary employees, among others.
May 28, 2019Hackers’ Latest Trick
In a marked shift from previous years, hackers are much more likely these days to be bent on stealing your computer processing power rather than embedding ransomware or other malware in your network, according to a new report from IBM.