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.
Owners of Tenn. Trucking Co. Indicted for Violating DOT Regulations
The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee said the owners of carriers Three Angels Farms and Terri’s Farm have been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating Department of Transportation regulations.
September 13, 2013Resolution Seeks to Prevent Truck Tax Hikes
A resolution proposed in the House seeks to discourage Congress from raising the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-truck purchases.
September 13, 2013Trucking Rates Expected to Rise, FTR Index Shows
Trucking rates are expected to rise this fall as capacity tightens on regulatory effects and improved freight demand, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index.
September 13, 2013Producer Price Index Grows in August; Retail Sales Rise
Prices paid to U.S. producers rose 0.3% in August, the Labor Department reported Sept. 13.
September 13, 2013Consumer Confidence Falls in September
Consumer confidence dropped this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Sept. 13.
September 13, 2013Consumer Confidence Falls in September
Consumer confidence dropped this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Sept. 13.
September 13, 2013Business Inventories Rise by Most in Six Months
Business inventories rose 0.4% in July, the most in six months, while sales increased 0.6%, the Commerce Department reported.
September 13, 2013Rand McNally Integrates TND 760 With Strategy Systems
Rand McNally said it has integrated its TND 760 telematics device with Strategy Systems Inc.’s Strategy Live software.
September 13, 2013Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 6.7% for Week
Intermodal rail volume rose 6.7% for the week ended Sept. 7 from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
September 13, 2013Great Dane President to Step Down
Great Dane Trailers said Bill Crown will step down as president while retaining his position as CEO, effective Oct. 1.
September 12, 2013