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.
Panelists Emphasize Importance of Women in Trucking
SAN DIEGO — The importance of women in trucking and how the industry can be made more attractive to female candidates were focal points of a session during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 23
Paccar Recalls 76,490 Vehicles
Paccar Inc. announced a recall of 76,490 Peterbilt Motors Co. and Kenworth Truck Co. models citing the 15-inch digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information.
October 24, 2022ATA President Chris Spear Touts Infrastructure Law, Female Workforce Program
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear highlighted a string of victories the federation achieved in the past year during his annual state-of-the-industry address at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
Business Activity Contracts for Fourth Straight Month
U.S. business activity contracted in October for a fourth consecutive month as concerns about inflation and sluggish demand weighed on the outlook.
Rebecca Oyler Wins Top TAEC Award as ATA Honors Industry Leaders
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations presented its state association award to Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association 's Rebecca Oyler and introduced the newest graduates and next class of its professional leadership program Oct. 23 during its Management Conference & Exhibition.
Alabama Port Study Highlights Growth, Economic Impact
The Alabama State Port Authority has released a new study showing significant growth in jobs, tax revenue and general economic impact since 2019, underscoring the port’s place as a major economic driver in the state.
Perspective: ATA Members Are on a Winning Team
ATA's Chris Spear: Over the past year, " ATA keeps its foot on the pedal despite dysfunction gripping our nation’s capital and statehouses."
Shift in Eating Habits, Exercise and Attitude Pays Off for Overweight Driver
SAN DIEGO — Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velazquez knew he wanted to make a change when he found himself tiring easily while playing with his children. His life as a truck driver keeps him sedentary for long periods of time, so he knew getting healthier would be a challenge. But his company offered a program to help.
Dashcams Promote Safety, Transparency, Motive Leaders Say
SAN DIEGO — Dashcams continue to showcase potential for increasing safety and transparency for industry stakeholders, representatives from a technology firm told trucking executives Oct. 23.
EV Battery Production Boosted by $2.8 Billion Federal Grant to 20 Companies
Companies in 12 states are receiving $2.8 billion in federal awards to strengthen domestic production of electric vehicle batteries and grid components, part of President Joe Biden’s agenda to boost U.S. manufacturing and accelerate clean energy initiatives.