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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, Equipment, Fuel

FlowBelow Announces Launch of New Tractor AeroKit

The company said its aerodynamic portfolio can allow fleets to achieve savings of up to 5.8 gallons of fuel for every 1,000 miles driven, or 2.4 cents per mile.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Technology

Renault, Stellantis See EV Sales Bounce Back on Lower Prices

Demand for electric vehicles is showing signs of recovering as prices for plug-in models are coming down, according to Stellantis NV and Renault SA.

October 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

RNG Seen as Near-Term Answer to Trucking’s Emission Hurdles

At MCE 2024, a panel of industry experts convened to explore how renewable natural gas might revolutionize fleet emissions, and what it will take to get there.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
October 14, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts

OPEC trimmed its forecasts for oil demand growth this year and next for a third consecutive month as the group belatedly recognizes a slowdown in global fuel use.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
October 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA Leader Accepts Keys to New America’s Road Team Truck

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The new Volvo VNL, an updated version of its predecessor introduced Jan. 23, boasts enhanced aerodynamics designed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 10%.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business

ATA Celebrates Leadership Graduates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations introduced the newest graduates of its professional leadership program Oct. 13 during the 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dragonfly Enhances Battery Visibility

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dragonfly introduced its IntelLigence technology specific for the heavy-duty trucking sector during a press briefing at ATA's MCE 2024 on Oct. 13.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Logistics

Nashville’s M&W Logistics Wins 2024 Frontline Heroes Award

M&W Logistics Group has long believed in supporting its local Nashville community, so when the call came for help building a shelter for at-risk women, it stepped up.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Three Alabama Trucking Firms Deliver Aid to Texas Farmers

Three Alabama trucking companies responded to a call from agriculture commissioners in that state and Texas to deliver loads of hay to ranchers whose livestock were facing starvation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Motive Introduces Service to Expedite Aid for Truck Drivers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In-cab technology provider Motive introduced a first responder service that expedites lifesaving assistance for commercial truck drivers in the event of a severe crash.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 13, 2024