Business

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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, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Retailers Offer ‘Returnless Refunds’ to Reduce Shipping Fees

Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.

Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press
November 4, 2024
Business, Fuel

OPEC Extends Oil Output Cuts Until the End of December

Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries said Nov. 3 they would postpone a plan to gradually increase oil output until the end of the year, extending their output cuts by one month.

November 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

C.H. Robinson Automates Freight Email Transactions With AI

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2024
Business, Equipment

Guide To Boosting Technician Efficiency

The kind of revenue your shop brings in is almost entirely dependent on the efficiency of your techs. Time is, after all, money. Learn some strategies that you can implement to boost your tech efficiency. 

November 1, 2024
Business

Effective Lending Options for Your Transportation Business

Finding the right financial provider can be a difficult, time-consuming endeavor. The guidance in this whitepaper will help businesses effectively and efficiently choose the best fit from some of the most popular and useful commercial financing products available.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

Master LTL Freight with 4 Pillars of Profitability

Looking to boost efficiency and profits in LTL freight? This eBook shows you how to automate workflows, cut costly errors, and increase your margins. Imagine booking more loads with 20% extra time! Start mastering the four pillars of profitability today..  

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology

Save with AI-powered, data-driven predictive maintenance.

Right now, you probably pay more per mile to operate than ever. Maintain healthier trucks, save thousands in critical repairs, and run a more efficient shop—all through predictive maintenance.  

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

The Smart Trailer

Intelligent asset monitoring for dry van fleets.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

The Smart Cold Chain

Real-time connectivity, visibility and traceability for refrigerated transportation. 

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

State-of-the-Art Trailer Tracking Helps Refrigerated Carrier

One of the biggest carriers of refrigerated cargo in North America, C.R. England, tapped ORBCOMM for an advanced end-to-end reefer tracking and monitoring solution that delivered new capabilities and fast return on investment.

November 1, 2024