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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

Eaton Appoints João Faria President of Vehicle Group

Power management company Eaton Corp. has appointed João Faria president of its Vehicle Group, effective May 1. He succeeds Kenneth Davis, who has announced he will retire Aug. 1.

March 28, 2017
Business, Technology, Government, Logistics

Robots Are Slashing Wages and Worsening Pay Inequality

Robots have long been maligned for job-snatching. Now you can add depressing wages and promoting inequality to your list of automation-related grievances.

Jeanna Smialek | Bloomberg News
March 28, 2017
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Is Uber's Self-Driving Program Veering Off Track?

A self-driving car flipped on its side seems guaranteed to make humans think twice about riding with a robot.

Marco della Cava | USA Today
March 28, 2017
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Since December 2000

Consumer confidence jumped in March to the highest level in more than 16 years, as Americans grew increasingly upbeat about both present and future conditions, according to a report March 28 from the New York-based Conference Board.

March 28, 2017
Business

Home Prices in 20 US Cities Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2014

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities climbed in the 12 months through January at the fastest pace since July 2014, while nationwide the increase in property values also accelerated, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller data reported March 28.

Michelle Jamrisko | Bloomberg News
March 28, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 28: Ports Call for Infrastructure Funding Too

Ports play a key role in freight transportation, delivering U.S. products to markets around the world. And just like bridges and roads, they are in need of infrastructure upgrades. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 28, 2017
Government, Business

Senate Panel to Hear From Deputy Transportation Secretary Nominee March 29

President Trump’s nominee for the No. 2 spot at the U.S. Department of Transportation will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on March 29.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 27, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips to $2.532 a Gallon; Oil Slides Lower

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.7 cent to $2.532 a gallon and crude oil prices extended a bumpy monthlong slide in prices, dropping below $48 a barrel, experts said.

March 27, 2017
Business, Equipment

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March 27, 2017
Business

Planning, Preparation Key to Success In Hauling Floors to Final Four Sites

Millions of Americans will watch the NCAA Final Four to see what team will clinch the title, but few people at home or in the arena are aware of the critical role of trucking in making the event happen.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
March 27, 2017