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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, Technology

Aperia Adds Predictive Intelligence to Halo Product

ATLANTA — Aperia Technologies Inc. announced the rollout of Halo Connect, a connectivity platform that marks a shift to predictive tire maintenance.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Omnitracs Executive Urges Carriers to Migrate to ELDs From Older E-Logs

ATLANTA — Tom Cuthbertson, vice president of regulatory affairs at Omnitracs, encouraged fleets to complete their transition from older systems to electronic logging devices.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 18, 2019
Business, Logistics

Mason Wells Acquires RJW Logistics Group

Private equity firm Mason Wells of Milwaukee has acquired RJW Logistics Group Inc., a supply-chain logistics service for packaged-goods companies

March 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Component Supplier Hadley Introduces Lightweight Barrier Parts

ATLANTA — Vehicle component supplier Hadley on March 17 introduced a new line of lightweight, lower-cost thermoform barrier products, made of high density polyethylene.

March 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Michelin Introduces Agilis CrossClimate Tire for Light Trucks, Commercial Delivery Vans

ATLANTA — Michelin North America Inc. introduced an all-season, heavy-duty tire for light trucks and delivery vans geared to small business owners and commercial fleets.

Fran Matso Lysiak | Features Editor
March 18, 2019
Business, Technology

Ioxus Enables Wireless Management for Battery Support System

ATLANTA — Ioxus, a supplier of power management systems based on its ultracapacitor technology, has introduced wireless controls for its uStart battery support module.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 18, 2019
Government, Business

Homebuilder Sentiment Steady as Sales and Outlook Improve

Sentiment among U.S. homebuilders held steady in March, sustaining a rebound from a recent three-year low on improvement in sales and a brighter outlook for the next six months.

Carlyann Edwards | Bloomberg News
March 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Trimble, Decisiv Partner to Connect Fleets With Repair Data From Service Providers

ATLANTA — Trimble Transportation has partnered with Decisiv to streamline communications and data sharing between fleet maintenance shops and their third-party service providers.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 18, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Trump Calls on GM to ‘Bring Jobs Home’ After Ohio Plant Closing

President Donald Trump said he wants an immediate start to talks between General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers, extending to a third day his calls for the carmaker and union to reopen an Ohio factory.

March 18, 2019
Business, Technology

Lyft Aims for Valuation Near $20 Billion in Biggest US IPO

Lyft Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $2.1 billion in its initial public offering, valuing the firm at almost $20 billion.

March 18, 2019