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.
Saudi Arabia, Russia Plan to Extend Oil Cut Through Year-End
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Sept. 5 to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of this year.
UAW Shows Confrontational Style as Strike Deadline Looms
The demands that a more combative United Auto Workers union has pressed on General Motors, Stellantis and Ford are edging it closer to a strike when its contract ends Sept. 14.
Chevron Buys Land for Possible New Facility Outside Houston
Chevron Corp. bought a plot of land the size of almost 60 football fields just outside of Houston in preparation for what could become a new research-and-development campus.
Trimac Acquires Two More Carriers, Continues to Shop
Trimac Transportation Ltd. has purchased two North American bulk haulage carriers in the past few weeks, and has plans to accelerate its ongoing buying spree.
Recruiting Top Drivers: 3 Tips From NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson
It’s no secret that driver churn is one of the biggest challenges facing the trucking industry. With demand remaining high, qualified drivers always have the opportunity to seek greener pastures — some fleets report annual turnover rates as high as 90%. More than just a scheduling headache, the constant fluctuation can be costly.
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September 1, 2023Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance
Deciding between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations. We've put together a guide to help you evaluate the pros and cons of each strategy within the context of your business.
September 1, 2023Think Tank Urges DOT to Begin National VMT Fee Pilot
A Washington think tank is encouraging the federal government to proceed with a legislatively mandated national pilot program to explore the viability of a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.
Driverless Trucks Face Regulatory Opposition in California
If California's Assembly Bill 316 becomes law, driverless trucks won’t be able to drive down state highways without a human driver present until at least 2031.