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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, Fuel

Diesel Drops 3.5¢ to $2.489 for Year’s Low

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 3.5 cents to $2.489 a gallon, while the stubborn glut of crude caused oil prices to tumble to about $43 a barrel — a range last seen in early August — and into a bear market, experts said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Freightliner Cascadia Model to Feature Truck-Lite Mirrors, Signals

Three Truck-Lite Co. components have achieved standard position on the Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 truck from Daimler Trucks North America.

June 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Marmon-Herrington Unveils New Heavy-Duty Axles

Marmon-Herrington released new Sisu brand axles, including a 90,000-pound tandem axle set and 136,000-pound tridem axle set.

June 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Hyundai Translead Offers Air Disc Brake from Bendix Spicer

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake’s ADB22X-LT air disc brake now is offered by trailer maker Hyundai Translead.

June 23, 2017
Business

DTNA Adding Two Distribution Centers

Daimler Trucks North America is adding two new parts distribution centers as it continues to invest in its supply chain network to serve customers more effectively.

June 22, 2017
Business, Equipment

Firestone Launches New Severe-Duty Tire

June 22, 2017
Business

Crete Carrier Names Tim Aschoff President

Crete Carrier Corp. appointed Tim Aschoff president, adding to his role of chief operating officer.

June 22, 2017
Business, Technology

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June 22, 2017
Business

FedEx Makes Civic 50 List of Most Community-Minded Companies

FedEx Corp. has been named to the Points of Light Civic 50, a list of most civic-minded U.S. companies.

Wayne Risher | The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
June 22, 2017