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.
Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm Partner on Tech Integrations
Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm have formed a technology integration partnership to better connect Orbcomm’s telematics systems with various transportation management systems.
NMFTA Developing API Road Map for LTL Shipment Data
The Digital LTL Council is developing a set of application programming interface standards covering the full life cycle of less-than-truckload shipments, from quote to cash.
No Sign of Breakthrough in Strike by Auto Workers
The auto workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day on Sept. 18 with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread.
September 18, 2023Spartan Radar, RiverPark Partner to Launch Hoplo
Spartan Radar has launched sales of its Hoplo advanced collision warning system through a new partnership with RiverPark Inc.
Electrify America Navigates Patchwork of Rates, Regulations
Electrify America Director of Energy Services Jigar Shah is in charge of navigating a wide range of rates charged by more than 200 electric utilities in areas where the company has stations.
Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships Sailing in Europe
The maritime industry will join the European Union's Emissions Trading System in January, meaning big ships will start paying for carbon emissions.
Low Mississippi River Limits Barges
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to send corn and soybeans downriver.
Norfolk Southern CEO Promises to Keep Improving Safety
Norfolk Southern’s CEO pledged to continue working to improve safety after a consultant recommended making sure that safety is truly a priority at all levels.
Court Approves Timeline for Sale of Yellow Terminals
A bankruptcy court on Sept. 15 approved a timeline for the sale of shuttered less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp.’s terminals, trucks and trailers, making some key dates public for the first time.
Quantron to Bring Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to Europe, US
AUGSBURG, Germany — Quantron plans to bring a fuel cell-powered Class 8 tractor to the North American market next year.