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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.

Government, Business, Logistics

Congress OKs Bill Ensuring Truck Access to Military Bases

Congress has advanced a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill with provisions specific to trucking, clearing the measure for enactment before the legislative body adjourns.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 14, 2023
Business, Equipment

60 Seconds: It's Not Too Early for Winterization

The primary goal, experts say, is to never be surprised by an early winter storm and keep fleets running. Prepare for anything your drivers and your trucks might need. 

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 14, 2023
Government, Business

Kroger, Albertsons Bracing for January FTC Decision on Deal

Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are bracing for a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit over their $24.6 billion tie-up as soon as January as opposition builds against the supermarket megadeal.

Leah Nylen | Bloomberg News
December 14, 2023
Government, Business

Retail Sales Rise 0.3% in November as Holiday Rush Begins

Americans picked up their spending from October to November unexpectedly as the unofficial holiday season kicked off, underscoring the power of shoppers despite elevated prices.

Anne D’Innocenzio | Associated Press
December 14, 2023
Business, Technology

BMW Expects EV Sales to Keep Growing but at a Slower Pace

BMW AG remains bullish on battery-powered electric vehicles in the U.S., even though it’s expecting the sector’s market share gains to slow.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Sponsored

Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide

For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Sponsored

Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose

Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.

December 14, 2023
Business, Equipment

November Medium-Duty Sales Rise 6.1% Year-Over-Year

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks rose 6.1% year-over-year in November, bouncing back after the first decrease in seven months in October, according to Wards Intelligence data.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 13, 2023
Government, Business

Fed Keeps Rate Unchanged, Signals Cuts Coming Next Year

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate the same Dec. 13 for a third straight time, and officials signaled they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to the benchmark rate next year.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
December 13, 2023