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.
Obama Names Choices for EPA, Energy
President Obama on Monday named Gina McCarthy as his choice to be the Environmental Protection Agency’s next administrator, and Ernest Moniz to be Energy Secretary.
Ohio River Bridge Plan May Include Tolls, Officials Say
Plans for the best way to provide much-needed rehabilitation to the Brent Spence Bridge spanning the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Covington, Ky., are likely to include tolls whether the bridge is rebuilt or lanes are added to the existing one.
Florida Raises Weight Limit for Trucks Carrying Intermodal Containers
In an attempt to attract more international freight to Florida’s ports, Gov. Rick Scott (R) said that the state now allows trucks hauling intermodal containers to weigh up to 100,000 pounds, up from a previous limit of 95,000 pounds.
Maryland Gov. Proposes New Gas Tax
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) proposed changing the state’s fuel-tax structure by lowering the retail tax on gasoline but boosting the wholesale tax, which would in effect raise the tax on end users, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
March 5, 2013Love’s to Build CNG Fueling Stations in Texas
Love’s Travel Stops said it is adding fast-fill compressed natural gas fueling stations for heavy-duty trucks to eight of its travel stops in Texas.
March 5, 2013ISM Services Index Improves in February
An index of the U.S. economy’s service sector rose in February, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
March 5, 2013Rand McNally Integrates With McLeod Software
Rand McNally Inc. said Tuesday it has integrated its fleet-management hardware with McLeod Software’s document-management system, allowing for real-time alerts.
March 5, 2013Vitran Completes Sale of Supply Chain Business
Vitran Corp. said it completed the sale of its supply chain business to Legacy Supply Chain, Portsmouth, N.H., for $97 million.
March 5, 2013Logistics Firms Set Cross-Border Partnership
Canadian logistics company JDI Logistics and New Hampshire-based WTG Logistics said they would begin a partnership, allowing both increased access to the other side of the border.
March 5, 2013Arpin Promotes Truck Solar Panels With New Partnership
Arpin Renewable Energy said it has partnered with transportation alternative energy company eNow to provide easier access to solar panels for Arpin Van Lines agents and owner-operators.
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