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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, Fuel

4 Lubrication Strategies to Improve Fleet Uptime

See how fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money with these 4 lubrication best practices from the Mobil Delvac™ team. Plus, learn how our experts can help you implement them successfully.  

August 1, 2022
Business, Technology

How Business Leaders Can Speed Up IoT Deployments

Learn how these enterprises are turning to integrated IoT offerings from mobile network operators to create manageable, large-scale IoT deployments by packaging frequency band options (including 5G), account and contract streamlining, and a full slate of IoT lifecycle support services.

August 1, 2022
Business, Equipment

Guide To Raising Labor Rates In A Heavy-Duty Repair Shop

You’ll learn what impacts your labor rate and what factors you need to consider when raising it. You’ll also learn how to raise that rate—and the right way to communicate that raise to customers. 

August 1, 2022
Business

How to Tackle Customer Service & Inside Sales Staffing Woes 

Good labor is hard to find, and it’s only getting harder. Recent research sponsored by DDC FPO determined how labor, skill, and work ethic shortages – particularly in customer service and inside sales roles – impact carriers and third-party logistics providers.

August 1, 2022
Business, Equipment

How Goodyear Helps Last Mile Fleets Achieve Total Mobility

Managing a last mile fleet presents unique challenges. Discover how Goodyear helps last mile fleets find the right tire solutions, stay ahead of issues, reduce downtime and minimize costs to achieve Total Mobility. 

August 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Use the Best Source of Market Pricing

Axle Logistics uses their TMS to pinpoint rates, forecast trends, and accelerate training. Find out how. Without MPact, getting the same level of analytics would be impossible in many cases and time-consuming at best. – Shawn McLeod

August 1, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Building A Realistic Bridge to Alternative Energies For U.S. Long Haul Transportation

Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.   

August 1, 2022
Business, Fuel

4 Lubrication Strategies for Keeping Your Trucks on the Road

See how fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money with these 4 lubrication best practices from the Mobil Delvac™ team. Plus, learn how our experts can help you implement them successfully.  

August 1, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

The Future of Freight Transportation in Ports, Policy, and Pilot Programs

With the U.S. experiencing a 40-year high on both inflation and fuel prices, the freight transportation industry has much to contend with in addition to persistent supply chain challenges. How much of an impact will state policies like AB 5 have on the industry? Register now to hear ATA President Chris Spear address these concerns and more on Aug. 11.

August 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Automate Your Bid Process

Learn how Sharp Transportation improved their operating ratio. We’re more confident when we bid, because we know we’ve got more accurate data on costs. – Zan Sharp

August 1, 2022