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.
Truck Drivers Losing Money from Recent HOS Changes, Fleet Leaders Say
ORLANDO, Fla. — Drivers are bearing the brunt of recent hours-of-service rule changes that constrict their hours and squeeze their paychecks, adding a new complication in the recruitment and retention battle, two carrier executives said.
Rand McNally Releases New Products
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rand McNally announced the availability of the HD 100 device Oct. 22, as well as the new TrueTrack software product to provide fleets better control over routing.
Graves Says Trucking Prepared for Myriad Political, Business Changes
ORLANDO, Fla. — Bill Graves, president of American Trucking Associations, said the industry will continue to thrive despite facing a growing number of political and operational changes.
Tidewater Transit, MCO Transport Named Volvo Safety Award Winners
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two trucking fleets based in North Carolina were honored with the 2013 Volvo Truck Safety Award.
Trucking Adds 1,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Dips to 7.2%
The number of trucking jobs in the United States increased in September from August as the overall unemployment rate dipped to 7.2%, the lowest level since November 2008, the Labor Department reported Oct. 22.
October 22, 2013DOD Top Lawyer Tapped to Head DHS
Former Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson has been tapped by President Obama to lead the Department of Homeland Security, the Associated Press reported.
Ryder’s Third-Quarter Income Rises
Ryder System’s third-quarter profit rose 15% to $73.9 million, or $1.40 per share, from $64.3 million, or $1.26, a year ago.
October 22, 2013Freight Industry Leaders Honored by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency honored 55 freight transportation companies Oct. 22 for their achievements in reducing carbon pollution and other harmful emissions.
October 22, 2013Truck Drivers Halt Work at Port of Oakland
Some truck drivers at the Port of Oakland stopped working Oct. 21 to protest what they called unsafe working conditions and unfair labor practices, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
October 22, 2013ATA Honors Four With ‘Good Stuff’ Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations honored a trucking company, a telematics provider and two state trucking associations for their efforts to promote a positive image of the industry.
October 22, 2013