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.
Indiana Governor Touts 500 New Trucking Jobs
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb visited Gary on Aug. 17 to tout the new corporate headquarters of HMD Trucking, which plans to create 500 jobs in the Steel City by 2021.
Atlanta Mayor to Address Tolling Proponents at IBTTA Conference Sept. 10-12
The mayor of Atlanta is scheduled to expound on the local transportation system when he greets attendees at the 85th annual International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association conference in his city in September.
Strike by Concrete Truck Drivers Threatens Seattle Construction Projects
More than a quarter of King County, Washington’s concrete delivery-truck drivers have gone on strike, and the rest could soon join them — threatening to delay dozens of projects amid the region’s record construction boom.
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August 17, 2017FedEx Names Mark Allen as Company’s Next Legal Affairs Chief
FedEx Corp. has filled a key leadership post, naming Mark Allen to succeed Christine Richards Oct. 1 as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.
Returns of Online Purchases a Key Factor in E-Commerce Boom
While the growth of e-commerce is widely viewed as a boon for last-mile deliveries, customer returns of the merchandise that’s delivered also are forcing change across carriers’ and shippers’ supply chains, industry experts said.
August 17, 2017Port of Los Angeles Terminal Shut Down After Police Standoff, Man Falls Off Crane
A man who climbed a huge gantry crane at the Port of Los Angeles after he jumped from a stolen SUV at the end of a lengthy police chase fell to his death late Aug. 16.
August 17, 2017Roadrunner to Sell Unitrans to Quick International for $95 Million
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has agreed to sell its Unitrans Inc. subsidiary to Quick International Courier for $95 million in cash.
August 17, 2017ELD Mandate on Track, Spear Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is confident that the federal electronic logging device mandate will take effect on schedule on Dec. 18 after years of debate and legal challenges.
Factory Output in Declines on Weaker Auto Production
A slump in motor vehicle production pushed down U.S. factory output unexpectedly in July, Federal Reserve data showed Aug. 17.
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