Business

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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.

Business, Technology

C.H. Robinson Revamps Online Tool

C.H. Robinson introduced an updated online tool with improved user interface and additional customization options for customers, the company said.

November 26, 2012
Business, Fuel

Oil Declines From Three-Day High

Oil fell from a three-day high to below $88 a barrel Monday as European ministers met to discuss additional funds to help Greece, Bloomberg reported.

November 26, 2012
Government, Business

AASHTO Chooses Wright as Director

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials chose new leaders, including an executive director, during its annual convention last week in Pittsburgh.

November 26, 2012
Government, Business

ATD Names Six Finalists for Dealer of the Year

American Truck Dealers named six finalists for its 2013 Truck Dealer of the Year competition.

November 26, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Editorial: Natural Gas and Trucking

The amazing response to American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking reaffirms just how interested the industry is in finding a cheaper, dependable alternative fuel source.

November 26, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

ATA’s Summit on Natural Gas to Focus on Alt-Fuels for Fleets

American Trucking Associations this week will convene a two-day, public conference on the industry’s use of natural gas, a development that several executives said may significantly alter U.S. trucking operations by displacing much of the diesel fuel the industry burns.

November 26, 2012
Perspective, Business, Fuel

Opinion: 7 Ways to Keep Water Out of Diesel Fuel

Anyone who works with diesel fuel — stored or otherwise — knows that water comes with the territory.

November 26, 2012
Editorial, Business, Fuel

Editorial: Natural Gas and Trucking

The amazing response to American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking reaffirms just how interested the industry is in finding a cheaper, dependable alternative fuel source.

November 26, 2012
Business

October Tonnage Dips 2.1%

Total U.S. truck tonnage in October dropped 2.1% from year-ago levels, the first year-over-year decline since 2009, according to American Trucking Associations, which placed much of the blame for the decline on Superstorm Sandy.

November 26, 2012
Business, Fuel

ATA’s Summit on Natural Gas to Focus on Alt-Fuels for Fleets

American Trucking Associations this week will convene a two-day, public conference on the industry’s use of natural gas, a development that several executives said may significantly alter U.S. trucking operations by displacing much of the diesel fuel the industry burns.

November 26, 2012