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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, Equipment

SAF Holland Debuts Automatic Tire Inflation System

ATLANTA — SAF Holland has introduced an automatic tire inflation system designed to maintain consistent air pressure across multiple tires by addressing both under- and over-inflation, and by warning the driver when a tire requires immediate attention.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Eaton Sees Future of AMTs, Electrification

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Dana Introduces Tire Management, Axle Innovations

ATLANTA — Dana Inc. introduced the next generation of its Rhombus TireAnalytics platform. It also introduced its new Spicer S172 series single-drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles and its Spicer D172 series heavy-duty tandem axle for construction, heavy haul and severe-service applications.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Cooper Debuts Commercial Tire Lineup

ATLANTA — Cooper Tire Co. is launching a lineup of branded truck tires designed for longhaul, vocational and severe-service applications, and which are targeted to the fleet and original-equipment sectors, the company announced.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology

Seeva Introduces Washer-Fluid Heating System for Windshields, Onboard Sensors

ATLANTA — Startup firm Seeva has introduced a washer-fluid heating system designed to keep windshields and onboard sensors clear of dirt, snow, ice, mud, bugs and other obstructions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Logistics

Drivers Sue XPO on Contractor Classification at California Ports

A suit filed against XPO Logistics Cartage centered on its classification process for drivers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles added a new wrinkle to existing suits on the subject by requesting a permanent injunction against the firm for the practice.

Burney Simpson | Staff Reporter
March 2, 2018
Business, Technology

VTNA Offers Mobile App for Service Management

Volvo Trucks North America customers now can use the Volvo ASIST service management platform through a new mobile app.

March 2, 2018
Business, Equipment

SelecTrucks Launches Roadside Asistance Program

March 2, 2018
Government, Business

House Panel to Hear From Secretary Chao on Infrastructure March 6

Less than a week after meeting with senators, the country’s top transportation officer will explain President Donald Trump’s infrastructure proposal to a House policy committee.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 2, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 5: Amos & Adam

The country’s struggle to identify an ideal funding strategy for transportation projects has brought to the fore two men who, until now, had little in common. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 2, 2018