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.
Trump Clinches Rebranded NAFTA as Canada Joins Pact With Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign a successor to the North American Free Trade Agreement that will revise a deal he once called a “disaster,” easing uncertainty for companies reliant on tariff-free commerce.
October 1, 2018Meritor Expands Service Point Program
Meritor Inc. announced that 11 independent repair facilities in eight states are newly approved service partners of the Meritor Service Point program.
October 1, 2018Commodities Market Absorbs Another Quarterly Loss
Commodities just posted the longest losing streak in more than three years, and analysts and investors are giving conflicting signals over whether the worst is over.
Real Stories About Driving Asset Performance
We’ve changed service management forever. But don’t take it from us. Read real-life stories about how manufacturers, dealers, call centers, service networks, managed maintenance providers, and fleets are using Decisiv Service Relationship Management (SRM) technology to improve asset utilization and performance.
October 1, 2018Business-Equipment Orders Show First Decline in Five Months
Orders placed with U.S. factories for business equipment unexpectedly declined in August, the first drop in five months, marking a pause from solid gains in manufacturing, Commerce Department figures showed Sept. 27.
Tesla’s Elon Musk Out as Chairman, Stays as CEO in SEC Settlement
Elon Musk will give up the role of Tesla Inc. chairman and pay a $20 million penalty to settle fraud charges brought by the U.S. over his claims about taking the company private.
US Stocks See Best Quarterly Gain in Five Years
U.S. stocks ended virtually unchanged to cap the best quarterly advance in five years.
Cooper Tire Changes Joint Venture Partner
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. announced that its partner in the China-based Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co. (GRT) truck and bus radial tire production joint venture will change.
September 28, 2018Old Dominion Accelerates Network Expansion
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. announced it has upgraded six service centers as it continues to expand its network of 233 locations.
September 28, 2018Senate Commerce Committee to Review Positive Train Controls Oct. 3
A U.S. Senate panel on Oct. 3 will review the progress of railroads’ implementation of automatic braking technology.