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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2023SAF 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.
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.
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.
FHWA Promotes Andrew Rogers to Deputy Administrator
The Federal Highway Administration promoted chief counsel Andrew Rogers on Feb. 27 to deputy administrator.
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.