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.
Industry Needs Agreement on Future of Trailer Connections
The trucking industry would benefit from stakeholders agreeing on a common tractor-trailer connection going forward.
VMRS Portal Is Nearly Here
The Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards system is undergoing major updates, including an online portal and codes for electric vehicles.
Strong Job Growth Continues With 353,000 Added in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers delivered a stunning burst of hiring to begin 2024, adding 353,000 jobs in January in the latest sign of the economy shrugging off a period of high interest rates.
Amazon Beats Revenue and Profit Expectations for Q4
Amazon on Feb. 1 reported better-than-expected revenue and profits for the fourth quarter, driven by strong consumer spending during the holiday shopping season.
Eaton Q4 Profit Jumps 31% on Record Revenue
Profit at Eaton Corp. jumped 31% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, powered by higher revenue at both its largest and smallest reporting units — Electrical Americas and eMobility.
Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap
As sustainability gains traction, fleets embrace electrification with zero-emission vehicles. Gain insights on timing, collaboration, and accessibility in 'Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap,' discovering efficient ways to set up your charging infrastructure.
February 1, 2024Navigate Uncertainty: A Freight Broker’s Guide to Success
In the face of a challenging market downturn, freight brokers must continue to showcase remarkable resilience and adaptability. Through proactive strategies and innovative approaches, they can survive and thrive in adversity. Discover the secrets behind success as we explore how freight brokers should navigate the uncertainty of a down market.
February 1, 2024Achieving a Return on Safety
In this guide, we’ll show you the bones of an integrated and data-driven approach to safety that boosts your bottom line — and the extra business benefits you can unlock. Learn how to optimize your safety program to capture, integrate and analyze contextualized data using telematics.
February 1, 2024Make Your Fleet More Resilient to Today’s Challenges
If running a commercial fleet was easy, you wouldn’t need help standing up to today’s top industry challenges. Download this white paper to read more about using smart fleet management and mobility solutions to navigate several of trucking’s 10 strongest headwinds.
February 1, 2024House Passes Tax Bill Amid Budget Negotiations
A comprehensive tax measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 31 as congressional leaders continue to negotiate fiscal 2024 transportation funding legislation.