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.
ATA Emerges From MCE Focused on Drivers, Infrastructure
AUSTIN, Texas — While enjoying the benefits of a booming economy and abundant freight to haul, trucking leaders took aim at some of the more persistent challenges that hold the industry back, even in this favorable business environment.
MCE Closing Banquet Rocks With Optimism, Enthusiasm
AUSTIN, Texas — They heard some optimistic projections from outgoing American Trucking Associations Chairman Dave Manning, a touching speech by new ATA Chairman Barry Pottle, and ended the evening hugging the stage to the hard Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Editorial: Joining Forces to Move Forward
The themes of partnership, outreach and unity were present throughout speeches and presentations at this year’s American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. Cooperation between ATA and the federal government was a central tenet.
October 30, 2018Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dwight Yoakam Entertain Trucking Execs at MCE
AUSTIN, Texas — Legendary Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd closed out American Trucking Associations’ 2018 Management Conference & Exhibition with an energizing performance for trucking industry executives.
Schneider CEO Chris Lofgren to Retire
Wisconsin-based Schneider National announced Oct. 30 that CEO Chris Lofgren will be retire in April and that he will be replaced by current Chief Operating Officer Mark Rourke.
Trucking Legends Encourage Industry Unity
AUSTIN, Texas — The relationship between state organizations and American Trucking Associations is solid and should continue to grow, according to a longtime member of the industry.
Truckers, Law Enforcement Seek Stronger Relationships on Common Ground
AUSTIN, Texas — Mutual interest between law enforcement and truckers over such policy issues as highway safety, security and human trafficking are forging increasing relationships that have historically been less than cordial, according to a panel of law enforcement experts.
Eaton Boosts Third-Quarter Sales by 4%
Power management company Eaton Corp. capped its third quarter with higher-than-expected profit margins but lower net income due to charge-offs related to an arbitration decision in August against certain business units of Cooper Industries, a company that Eaton acquired in 2012.
Cummins Reports Record Earnings in Third Quarter
Cummins Inc. posted record profits and a 12% jump in revenue for the third quarter as demand for trucks, construction and power generation equipment improved.
Barry Pottle Elected ATA’s 74th Chairman
Barry Pottle, CEO of Pottle’s Transportation of Bangor, Maine, has been elected by American Trucking Associations’ board of directors to serve as the federation’s 74th chairman.
October 30, 2018