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.
Fifteen More Mexican Haulers Seek Authority to Deliver in U.S. Under Pilot Program
Fifteen Mexican trucking companies have applied for operating authority to make deliveries in the United States under the cross-border pilot program, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said last week.
November 14, 2011House Bill on Tax Breaks for Natural Gas Gains Supporters for Senate Version
Truckers who purchase vehicles powered by natural gas could reap federal tax credits of up to $64,000 a truck under a bill already introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and expected to be introduced soon in the Senate.
November 14, 2011YRC Net Loss Jumps 26%; CEO Welch Cites ‘Progress’
YRC Worldwide Inc.’s third-quarter operating loss jumped 26% to $23.7 million from $18.8 million a year earlier because of higher expenses.
November 14, 2011Diesel Declines for First Time in Three Weeks
U.S. retail diesel prices slipped 0.5 cent to $3.887 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, halting a string of three weekly increases.
November 14, 2011TTNews.com Closed Friday for Veterans Day
Transport Topics Online will be closed Friday for the Veterans Day holiday. Please check back on Monday, Nov. 14, for the latest trucking and freight transportation news.
November 10, 2011Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5% for Week
U.S. intermodal traffic rose 3.5% for the week ended Saturday from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
November 10, 2011Calif. Group Files Suit Over Trucking Greenhouse-Gas Rules
A California group representing businesses has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government’s greenhouse emissions regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
November 10, 2011Equity Firm Buys Aftermarket Distributor TruckPro
Private equity firm Harvest Partners said it completed its acquisition of aftermarket heavy-duty truck parts distributor TruckPro Inc.
November 10, 2011Covenant Reports 3Q Loss
Covenant Transportation Group reported a third-quarter loss, citing higher expenses and fuel costs, and a charge.
November 10, 2011Clarke Posts 3Q Loss; Freight Unit Improves
Canadian holding company Clarke Inc. reported a third-quarter loss but its freight transportation unit’s performance improved.
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