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.
Kenworth Expects Sales to Stay Strong, Celebrates MX-13 Engine Milestone
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The combination of higher freight tonnage, near total truck utilization, the elevated age of the average fleet and strong earnings reports from carriers point to a continued strong market for new truck sales into 2016, said Preston Feight, general manager of Kenworth Truck Co.
Replay: Top 100 Private Carriers and Coping With Driver Shortages
The Top 100 Private Carrier list is out, and we took a deeper dive into the companies and assessed the impact of the driver shortage on the private carrier ranks in a LiveOnWeb program. Watch the replay.
September 4, 2015FetchDesk Launches Software to Streamline Freight Contracting
FetchDesk, a new supplier of transportation software, has launched a platform designed to streamline the freight contracting process for carriers, shippers and brokers.
Eaton Offers Additional Warranty Option for Clutches
Truck component maker Eaton Corp. said it is offering extended warranty coverage on its aftermarket Advantage Series and EverTough clutches with the purchase of an Eaton clutch installation kit.
The LTL Freight Management Evolution: Live Connections Change Everything
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September 3, 2015Gas Prices Below $2 are Coming, AAA Says
The price of gasoline is expected to decline to less than $2 a gallon this winter for most of the country, according to a recent report by AAA.
September 3, 2015Teamsters Announce National Carhaul Contract
The Teamsters union announced a tentative contract agreement with the National Automobile Transporters Labor Division covering about 6,000 workers, including two of the largest auto and light truck carriers.
September 3, 2015Transportation Activity ‘Mostly Positive’ as Economy Continues Expansion, Fed Says
The overall economy continued to expand across most sectors and regions of the country from July to mid-August, and reports on transportation activity were mixed but mostly positive overall, the Federal Reserve said.
September 3, 2015ANG Completes CNG Station for Grocery Retailer
American Natural Gas said it has completed a new compressed natural gas fueling station in Lancaster, New York, to support grocery retailer Tops Friendly Markets’ new fleet of 55 CNG-powered tractors from Ryder Inc.
September 3, 2015Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises in August
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 3.6% in August compared with the same month the prior year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 3, 2015