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.
Air Disc Brakes for Trailers Slowly Gaining Momentum in Market
Adoption of air disc brakes for trailers is slowly trending upward as some fleets look beyond the tractor to improve stopping power and enhance safety, industry experts said.
EPA to Issue Rulemaking Repealing Phase 2 Rule for Glider Kits
The EPA has notified the Office of Management and Budget the agency intends to issue a proposed rule repealing the greenhouse gas Phase 2 emissions requirement for glider vehicles, glider engines and glider kits.
Exemption Requests Increase as ELD Enforcement Date Nears
Several organizations are seeking exemptions from having to install electronic logging devices by Dec. 18, as federally mandated.
GHG Phase 2 Rule for Trailers Put on Hold
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted implementation of a provision in Phase 2 of the heavy trucks greenhouse gas rule of 2016, which would have regulated trailer manufacturers for the first time beginning Jan. 1.
US Consumer Spending Surged 1% in September
WASHINGTON — Consumers boosted their spending by 1% in September, the biggest monthly gain in eight years. The surge was led by strong sales of autos and other durable goods.
FedEx ‘Brain Coach’ Scott Mugno Nominated for OSHA Post
Scott Mugno, the behind-the-scenes coach credited with much of the success of FedEx drivers at the National Truck Driving Championships and for FedEx’s safety record overall, has been nominated to be the next Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
October 27, 2017Kubota Tractor to Build Two 1 Million-Square-Foot Distribution Centers in Kansas
Kubota Tractor Corp. signed a letter of intent to purchase 203 acres in Edgerton, Kan., to build two 1-million-square-foot distribution centers.
October 27, 2017Spartan Motors Wins USPS Contract for More Than 2,000 Trucks
Spartan Motors Inc. announced its Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services business unit has won a $214 million contract from the United States Postal Service for more than 2,000 cargo-body fleet vehicles.
October 27, 2017Accuride Reorganizes Business Units to Support Expansion
Accuride Corp. announced it has realigned its organizational structure and made key appointments among its executive leadership team to support the company’s continued expansion as a supplier of wheels and wheel end solutions to the global commercial vehicle industry.
October 27, 20172017 MCE
Complete coverage of the 2017 Management Conference and Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 21-25, 2017.
October 27, 2017