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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.
Amazon Narrows Field for Second Headquarters Location to 20
Amazon.com Inc. narrowed the field of cities for its proposed new headquarters to 20, with New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami and Austin, Texas, among the contenders.
Don’t Assume the Death of NAFTA Would Be a Small Shock, Says Bank of Canada
NAFTA’s about more than tariffs, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz says in a warning to avoid low-balling the impact of a potential collapse of the trade pact.
Driver Team Bonus Bolsters Covenant's Recruiting Efforts
Carriers have been increasing compensation to entice drivers to join their ranks, and one of them has developed a fresh approach to bonuses.
ATA's Bill Sullivan on Infrastructure, Autonomous, F4A
ATA Executive Vice President of Advocacy Bill Sullivan talks with TT's Eugene Mulero about lobbying efforts around infrastructure, autonomous policies and meal-and-rest-break legislation, part of our LiveOnWeb 2018 Government Outlook. More at bit.ly/TT-LOW0117.
January 17, 2018Rep. Sam Graves on Infrastructure, Highway Trust Fund
Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) tells Transport Topics' Eugene Mulero he thinks the House "will move pretty fast" once it gets an infrastructure proposal from the Trump administration. He also talks about the Highway Trust Fund and "changing the funding culture." More in our Jan. 17 LiveOnWeb program, "2018 Government Outlook" at bit.ly/TT-LOW0117.
January 17, 20182018 Government Outlook
Transport Topics' Eugene Mulero hosts this authoritative look at the regulatory and legislative action expected to come out of Washington this year and how it will affect trucking businesses. More at bit.ly/TT-LOW0117.
January 17, 2018CSX Revenue Down, Earnings Up
CSX’s net earnings grew in the fourth quarter despite a drop in revenue. The Jacksonville,Fla.,-based railroad announced adjusted net earnings of $573 million or 64 cents a share for the fourth quarter, compared to $458 million and 49 cents for the same period of 2016.
The First True Autonomous Cars Won’t Be for Sale
Auto companies at the CES tech convention in Las Vegas affirmed plans to have their first true self-driving cars in production by 2021 — or in some cases earlier. But don’t expect to see these vehicles on any dealership lots.
Paint Designed for Self-Driving Vehicles to Be Tested at Autonomous Proving Ground
PPG announced Jan. 16 it is partnering with the University of Michigan’s Mcity to test paint and other vehicle coatings specially designed for autonomous vehicles.
Massachusetts Town Could Become Testing Site for Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars could be coming to Arlington, Mass., soon, as the Board of Selectmen have agreed to allow Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine to take the first steps in bringing autonomous vehicle tests to town.