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.
Interactive Map: Where the 2018 Top 50 Logistics Companies Are in North America
Find out where the 2018 top carriers are by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
April 9, 2018Tire Technology Offers Cost Savings, Reduced Maintenance for Fleets, Industry Reps Say
Technology is rapidly evolving and continuously emerging across many facets of the trucking industry, and tires are no exception. Tire manufacturers report that the connectivity and digital capabilities they provide offer improved efficiencies, cost savings and reduced maintenance for their fleet customers.
Retention Begins When the Driver Applies
As many in the industry know, driver retention has historically been an issue – with no clear solution. In this whitepaper, we provide insight to driver demands and the strategies and tools carriers can implement to reverse the driver turnover trend.
April 8, 2018Help Names Mark Doughty President
Mark Doughty is the new president and chief operating officer of Phoenix-based Help Inc., the provider of weigh station bypass and toll management platform PrePass.
April 6, 2018Amazon Plans Fourth Nevada Fulfillment Center
Amazon plans to open an 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in North Las Vegas, Nev., that will employ more than 1,000 full-time staff. The center will join three Amazon fulfillment facilities in North Las Vegas and Reno that employ more than 3,000 full-time workers.
April 6, 2018TravelCenters Offers Pre-Sale Inspections on Used Trucks, Trailers
TravelCenters of America announced it is offering certified used truck and trailer inspections through its TA Truck Service network to provide both the reseller and the customer with an overall view of the equipment at the time the inspection was completed.
April 6, 2018First-Ever Forklift Summit Planned for October
The forklift industry is launching its first-ever Forklift Industry Summit as growth in their deployment accelerates at distribution centers and warehouses nationwide. The summit, hosted by UniCarriers Americas Corp., is scheduled for Oct. 10-12 at the Intercontinental Hotel Miami.
April 6, 2018Englander Transportation Acquires Three Companies
Englander Transportation has acquired three Mountain City, Tenn., trucking companies, which will significantly increase Englander’s size.
April 6, 2018Stock Selloff Deepens Amid Trump Trade Jabs
The selloff in U.S. stocks deepened April 6 as the White House’s latest trade bluster rattled global financial markets.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Says There’s ‘Level of Risk’ of US-China Trade War
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said there is “a level of risk” that the tariff dispute between the United States and China will erupt into a full-scale trade war, though he’s “cautiously optimistic” that the world’s two largest economies will resolve differences through negotiations.