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.
Coal's Hard Slide Felt at Port in Hampton Roads
Coal exports from the port in Hampton Roads continued to tank in the first six months of 2016, following a portwide, year-over-year drop of about 35% in 2015.
Pennsylvania Transportation Planners Told to Embrace Technology, Changes
Regional planners should be flexible, innovative and adaptive as they develop transportation recommendations for the future.
Teams Gather in Tennessee to Solve the World’s Logistics Problems
For the next 12 weeks, 10 carefully-selected teams will try to solve the world's transportation and logistics problems from the second floor of the Loveman's Building in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Net Income, Revenue Slip at Alcoa, Company Reports
Commercial vehicle wheel suppler Alcoa Inc. reported second-quarter 2016 net income slid about 4% to $135 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with net income of $140 million, or 10 cents per share, a year earlier.
July 12, 2016Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 12: Summer Bummer
Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill, the last week before Congress takes its summer recess.
Diesel Drops Again, Down 0.9¢ to $2.414
The U.S. average diesel retail price slipped 0.9 cent to $2.414, the Department of Energy reported, as high domestic inventories and international output depressed crude oil prices.
July 11, 2016NHTSA Warns Drivers Not to Play Pokemon Go and Drive
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned drivers July 8 not to play the megahit augmented reality game Pokemon Go while driving.
July 11, 2016Stakeholders Urge Tax Committee to Act on Highway Trust Fund Fix
Tax-writing policymakers in Congress should ensure that any reform package they consider incorporates a permanent fix for the Highway Trust Fund, the Transportation Construction Coalition said July 7.
New ATA President Spear Announces Management Changes
New American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced July 8 that the federation had parted ways with executive vice presidents Karla Hulett, Jeff Mason and Dave Osiecki.
Driver Automation to Be Scrutinized in NTSB Probe of Tesla Crash
For years, U.S. investigators have been calling for more automation on motor vehicles, such as sensors that slam on the brakes to prevent a crash.