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.
Airfreight in Brazil Seen as Way to Overcome Crime, Poor Infrastructure
Azul SA, Brazil’s newest airline, thinks it can help solve one of the nation’s oldest problems.
The Jordan Co. Embarks on Logistics Buying Spree
The summer has brought heat to mergers and acquisitions in the logistics sector, led by private equity firm The Jordan Co. moving aggressively to gather several firms under its umbrella.
Shippers Opt for Collaboration to Strengthen Supply Chains, TMSA Panelists Say
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Shippers are looking for collaborative transportation partners willing to understand their specific business challenges and work toward solving their current and future needs, a panel of experts said at a sales and marketing conference June 12.
Guest Editorial: A Clear Message on Hours-of-Service Reform
From ATA President and CEO Chris Spear: There’s a growing chorus to address federal hours-of-service rules, and American Trucking Associations is actively shaping the debate.
New York State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 New York Truck Driving Championships.
June 16, 2018Minnesota State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Minnesota State Truck Driving Championships. (Photos courtesy of Minnesota Trucking Association)
June 16, 2018Stormy Sailing Expected When Cargo Ship Fuel Standard Changes
A surge in demand is coming for diesel and related fuels as shipping companies close in on a deadline to reduce sulfur emissions.
Norway Post Office Sues Truck Makers for Price-Fixing Cartel
The Norwegian postal service sued truck makers involved in a long-running price-fixing cartel, adding a new challenge to companies including Daimler AG, Paccar Inc.’s DAF and AB Volvo after they paid the European Union’s record fine for the scheme.
June 15, 2018Bendix Facility in Mexico Reaches Milestone
The Acuña, Mexico, manufacturing operation of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is celebrating a 30-year milestone, with Bendix having opened the first of its current four plants there in 1988. The fourth facility, a logistics center, joined the operation last fall.
June 15, 2018J&R Schugel Buys Super Service
Carrier J&R Schugel Trucking Inc. purchased Super Service, a dry-van truckload carrier that provides regional hauling, dedicated trucking and logistics services primarily east of the Mississippi River.
June 15, 2018