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.
Installation Specialist Davaco Merges With Crane Worldwide Logistics
Davaco Inc., a company that handles the installation of furniture and fixtures for retail stores, hotels and restaurants in the United States and Canada, announced that it will merge with Houston-based international freight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics.
TMW Adds Geotab Integrations
TMW Systems has integrated its TMW.Suite and TruckMate transportation management software with telematics provider Geotab.
March 31, 2017EBE Enhances Risk Management System
EBE Technologies said it has enhanced its safety and risk management system to help fleets better manage accident scenes, cargo claims and litigation.
March 31, 2017Senate Panel to Consider Transportation Security Cards Legislation
A bill designed to facilitate the background check process through transportation security cards will be taken up by the Senate Commerce Committee on April 5.
PeopleNet Offers 4G LTE Coverage Across North America
PeopleNet has introduced 4G LTE network coverage to its ConnectedFleet platform to bring faster, more reliable service to fleets operating in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
March 31, 2017Car Haulers Ratify Contract Overwhemingly
After two prior failed attempts, the third try was the charm for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which ratified a new national contract for car-hauling truck drivers.
R+L Carriers Expands Footprint in Chattanooga, Tenn.
R+L Carriers will be moving its terminal in Chattanooga, Tennessee, because of increased business and demand in the Southeast, the company announced March 28.
March 31, 2017Fire Causes Bridge Collapse on I-85 in Atlanta
A portion of Interstate 85 collapsed in Atlanta March 30 due to a fire under the bridge, the city's fire and rescue agency said.
ZF Reports Strong Results in 2016
ZF Friedrichshafen AG said March 30 it closed the 2016 fiscal year with a significant rise in earnings and sales.
March 30, 2017Navistar Recalls Trucks for Possible Brake Problems
Navistar is recalling some trucks due to the possible loss of air brake pressure that could “increase the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
March 30, 2017