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.
CARB Certification Required for Trailer Makers to Sell in California
To be able to sell trailers in California beginning Jan. 1, trailer makers must certify the equipment meets the state’s greenhouse gas emission standard and be approved by the state’s Air Resources Board.
Opinion: Vigilance Needed in Driver Drug Testing, Monitoring
The expanding legalization of marijuana across the country opens up fleets and motor carriers to increased risk.
VW Joins BMW in Testing Self-Driving Cars on German City Streets
Volkswagen AG has started testing five electric and highly-automated versions of its Golf compact cars on the streets of Hamburg, Germany.
US Firms Post Weakest Job Growth in 18 Months, ADP Says
U.S. companies added the fewest workers in March since late 2017 as construction and manufacturing cut jobs, according to a private report that signals potential weakness in employment ahead of the monthly Labor Department data April 5.
Oil Nears $70 as OPEC Tightens Supply, Hopes for Trade Deal Grow
Oil rose near $70 a barrel in London, a level last breached in November, as global crude supplies tightened while hopes for an end to the U.S.-China trade impasse lifted financial markets.
Interactive Map: Where the 2019 Top 50 Logistics Companies Are in North America
Find out where the 2019 Top 50 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
April 3, 20197 Reasons You Don’t Want the Government Doing Your Compliance Laundry
Do you know what is involved in (DOT)/FMCSA compliance audits? Do you know if you’ll be selected for an audit? Are you ready for one? This whitepaper helps answer those questions and shows the benefits of conducting a mock audit.
April 3, 2019March Class 8 Orders Post Anticipated Drop With Backlog Extended
North American Class 8 orders in March fell sharply compared with a year earlier amid continuing, but slower, economic and freight growth, and a heavy backlog, analysts said.
20-Year-Old Technician Ryan Meppelink Prepares for International Competition
Ryan Meppelink, a 20-year-old student from Zeeland, Mich., has been fascinated with all things mechanical since he was 14.
Wabco Promotes Sean Deason to Chief Financial Officer
Wabco Holdings Inc. appointed Sean Deason chief financial officer, effective immediately.
April 2, 2019