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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, Safety

Ohio Grand Champion Scott Woodrome Attributes Win to Faith, Family, Competitors

SANDUSKY, Ohio — It sure seems that Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight has figured out the key to winning. It starts with his faith in God, adds a full dose of love and support from his wife and the FedEx team, and tops it off with a diligent work ethic that gets him competition-ready.

Marissa Gamache | Features Coordinator
May 20, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the 2019 Delaware Truck Driving Championships May 18 in Harrington, Del. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)

May 20, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Haul Mail for Postal Service in Two-Week Pilot

Self-driving trucks operated by startup TuSimple will haul mail and packages across the Southwest in a two-week pilot program with the U.S. Postal Service.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 20, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships

Drivers conduct pre-trip inspections and compete on the course during the 2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships.

May 18, 2019
Business, Safety

Walmart’s Robert Benton Crowned Grand Champion in Delaware

HARRINGTON, Del. — Robert Benton, a Walmart Transportation driver based in Delaware, will be heading to the National Truck Driving Championships for the third year in a row.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
May 18, 2019
Business, Safety

2019 Ohio Truck Driving Championships

Photos from the Ohio Truck Driving Championships in Sandusky, Ohio, May 17-18, 2019. (Marissa Gamache/Transport Topics)

May 17, 2019
Business, Technology

RyderGyde App Accessible in Canada

Ryder System Inc. announced its RyderGyde app is now available to its customers in Canada.

May 17, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Amazon Proposes Airfreight Hub in Florida

LAKELAND, Fla. — Amazon is looking to make a more than $100 million investment in Lakeland.

May 17, 2019
Business

Cummins Increases Presence in Indiana

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. announced that its headquarters of Columbus, Ind., will be the primary North American manufacturing center and corporate hub for its electrified power business with a significant presence at the Columbus engine plant.

May 17, 2019
Business

Accuride Names Robin Kendrick CEO; He Will Begin Tenure June 1

Accuride Corp., a supplier of wheels and wheel-end systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, appointed Robin Kendrick to the post of CEO, effective June 1.

May 17, 2019