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.
TMW Aligns With 3Gtms to Add Logistics Offerings
TMW Systems last week announced an alliance with transportation management software maker 3Gtms to provide a broader set of services to third-party logistics operators and brokers that manage asset-based and non-asset-based freight.
August 25, 2014Prime Inc.’s Training Discriminated Against Female Drivers, Judge Says
A U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Missouri ordered trucking company Prime Inc. and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to proceed to trial after ruling the company’s driver training policy discriminated against female applicants.
August 25, 2014Illinois Governor’s Veto Triggers Debate On Different Speed Limits for Trucks, Cars
A controversy over truck speed in Illinois has reignited debate over whether large differentials in truck and car maximum speed limits cause an increase in the number of crashes.
August 25, 2014Nationwide Cargo Theft Ring Broken Up Following Trailer Heist of Canned Corn
Cindy Winslow likely will never forget that early Sunday morning phone call from the FBI informing her that authorities in Michigan had recovered a stolen trailer filled with a $30,000 load of Green Giant canned corn.
August 25, 2014Diesel Average Slips for Seventh Week to Lowest Level Since Mid-November
The U.S. diesel average dipped 0.8 cent to $3.835 a gallon, its lowest level since mid-November, the Department of Energy reported.
August 25, 2014Bestpass Network Expands to Niagara Border Crossings
Bestpass Inc. said its toll management and discount services are now available at international border crossings managed by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, including the Rainbow, Whirlpool and Lewiston-Queenston bridges connecting New York and Ontario, Canada.
August 24, 2014Western Star Offers Neway ADZ Suspensions
Western Star Truck Sales Inc. is now offering Neway ADZ Series heavy-duty drive axle air suspensions by SAF-Holland as an option for its Western Star 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models.
August 23, 2014UTI Expands Technician Training Programs
Universal Technical Institute has recently expanded its manufacturer-specific advanced training diesel programs to help meet the trucking industry’s demand for highly trained technicians.
August 23, 2014Chang Succeeds Bernabucci at UPS Capital
UPS Inc. said Ronald Chang has been named president of its UPS Capital business, which offers insurance and trade payment services, to succeed Bob Bernabucci, who is retiring after 41 years of service.
August 22, 2014Rand McNally Unveils Next-Gen GPS Devices
Rand McNally has introduced the latest generation of its GPS devices for commercial truck drivers.
August 22, 2014