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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, Government, Safety, Fuel

EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health, Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency concluded Monday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment, a move that allows the agency to regulate emissions of the gases.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government, Safety

Xata Reports 4Q Loss, Makes Acquisition

Transportation software firm Xata Corp. reported losses in its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year, and said it acquired a fleet operations software firm.

December 7, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon

Gasoline’s national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.

December 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant

The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.

December 7, 2009
Editorial, Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

Hear Him, Hear Him

News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it’s incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation’s infrastructure needs.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety

Napolitano Says DHS Will Not Meet Deadline to Screen All Freight Entering U.S. Ports

The Department of Homeland Security has made progress in screening cargo entering U.S. ports, but the agency has no plan in place to meet a 2012 congressional deadline that 100% of all containers be checked for possible nuclear devices, according to a new government report.

December 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Union Pacific Opens California Route for Double-Stack Intermodal Service

Union Pacific Railroad opened a route through California’s Donner Pass to domestic double-stack intermodal container service, enabling the railroad to operate longer, faster trains.

December 7, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

DOT Would Report on Tanker Rollovers Under Bill Approved by House Panel

A provision inserted at the last minute into the House hazmat safety bill calls for the Department of Transportation to report to Congress on its efforts to address the longstanding problem of cargo tank rollovers.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

More Use of Technology Cuts Energy Bills as Customers Demand ‘Green’ Initiatives

As customers seek ways to cut expenses and reduce their carbon footprint through the supply chain, warehouse operators are taking their own steps to trim energy use, optimize loads and automate processes.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government

Kenworth, Peterbilt to Return to Mid-America Trucking Show

Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks will be on display at the Mid-America Trucking Show in 2010, but Volvos won’t, according to officials of the truck makers.

December 7, 2009