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.
Liquid Environmental Expands Operations in Texas
The latest acquisition by Liquid Environmental Solutions, a Dallas-based company that collects, treats and recycles industrial wastewater and cooking oil, occurred in its own backyard.
January 16, 2018Regulators to Seek More Input for Autonomous Vehicle Rule Revisions
U.S. transportation regulators plan to take another step toward rewriting federal rules hampering the development and adoption of autonomous technologies — from cars and trucks to buses and trains.
Schneider Chief Financial Officer Lori Lutey to Retire
Schneider National Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Lori Lutey will be retiring within the next six months in order to spend more time with family and friends.
January 16, 2018NAFTA Trio to Gather in Davos as Negotiations Resume in Canada
The three ministers leading negotiations to revamp NAFTA will get two chances for face-to-face talks this month, including one near the slopes of Davos.
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 16: LiveOnWeb’s 2018 Government Outlook
Approval of a provision that would clarify meal-and-rest break rules for truckers will be delayed if Congress clears for President Donald Trump this week a short-term funding measure. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Toledo Port Sees Increase in Cargo Tonnage
Rebounding iron ore traffic led a nearly 16% increase in cargo tonnage through the Port of Toledo during 2017, and a port official said this year’s expected groundbreaking for a new iron smelter near the port should boost that cargo further in future years.
Gov. Dannel Malloy Postpones Connecticut Transportation Projects
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $4.3 billion in transportation projects have been placed on hold until the General Assembly devotes more money to the State Transportation Fund.
HDA Truck Pride Expands Network in Indiana
Aftermarket distributor HDA Truck Pride announced that Pampered Coach Truck Center in Forth Wayne, Ind., has joined its network.
January 16, 2018Crowley Opts for 3Gtms for Defense Contract
Crowley Logistics will use the transportation management software from 3Gtms for its Defense Freight Transportation Service contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.
January 16, 2018Freight Demand Causing ‘Perfect Storm’ for Ohio Trucking Industry
A stronger economy has helped area shipping and logistics companies grow and increased freight prices and the number of orders for new trucks, a local business owner says.