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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.

Government, Business

ATA’s Bob Costello Presents Mixed Picture on Economy

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. economy is poised for a short and shallow recession during the second half of the year, but circumstances specific to current economic conditions make predictions more challenging than usual, said American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Expands Halo Tire Analytics Platform to Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Aperia Technologies is expanding its Halo Connect tire analytics offering to trailers with the introduction of Halo Trailer Connect.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continental Unveils Digital Asset-Monitoring System

ORLANDO, Fla. — Continental Tires introduced ContiConnect Live, a digital, cloud-based system to assist trucking fleets with real-time tire monitoring on Feb. 26.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

New UPS Distribution Center in N.C. to Create 60 Driver Jobs

Some 60 new truck driver jobs are coming to southeastern North Carolina in the largest business venture there in 40 years thanks to a new UPS distribution center.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor, Phillips Join Decisiv’s Maintenance Ecosystem

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv announced that Meritor and Phillips Industries have joined its ecosystem of fleet maintenance companies during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

SAF Holland Announces Haldex Integrations

ORLANDO, Fla. — SAF-Holland announced integrations of its products with Haldex equipment during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 26.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Doleco USA Unveils ConnectedDeck System

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology firm Doleco USA unveiled a new deck system for trailers designed to expedite freight operations industrywide.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Incorporates TMC’s Recommended Practices in Its TruckSeries

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new online tool offers industry technicians the option to access hundreds of reports featuring in-depth background and expertise about technical repairs.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
February 27, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Promotes Andrew Rogers to Deputy Administrator

The Federal Highway Administration promoted chief counsel Andrew Rogers on Feb. 27 to deputy administrator.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
Government, Business

Georgia Lands First of Five New Sam’s Club Distribution Centers

Georgia’s governor announced a $142 million deal for a Sam’s Club distribution and fulfillment center in the first of five new sites in the company’s bold plans to modernize its supply chain.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023