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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, Equipment, Autonomous

Cummins Gains EPA Certification for ’07 Truck Engines

Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. said late Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency has certified the company’s medium- and heavy-duty truck engines for 2007.

January 2, 2007
Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous

N.D. Trucking Firm Lewis Transportation Closes Doors

Fargo, N.D., trucking firm Lewis Transportation, which has employees in at least seven states, is shutting down after 43 years of operation, the Associated Press reported.

January 2, 2007
Business, Safety, Government, Logistics

BNSF Logistics Buys North Dakota 3PL Firm

BNSF Logistics said Tuesday it acquired third-party logistics firm Pro-Am Transportation Services, based in Jamestown, N.D. Terms were not disclosed.

January 2, 2007
Business

Pitt Ohio to Sell Internal Software Package Starting This Month

Less-than-truckload carrier Pitt Ohio Express said it will start selling an internally developed software package, aimed at improving customer management and reducing bad accounts, to fleets this month.

Tarun Reddy | Staff Reporter
January 2, 2007
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

EPA Issues Guidelines for 2010 Engine Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency issued guidelines to engine manufacturers governing the use of new technology to meet 2010 emission standards. It also said it will approve pollution rules governing railroad emissions in 2007.

Andrea Fischer | Staff Reporter
January 2, 2007
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology Briefs — Dec. 27 - Jan. 2

Tech Firm Trimble to Buy AtRoad for $417 Mln. • Trailer Bridge Joins EPA SmartWay Program • CN Gets RFID-Based Chassis Tracking System

January 2, 2007
Business, Fuel

iTECH — The ‘Hosted’ Alternative: How to Rent Software

Many software providers now “rent” their software to users who do their work through the vendor’s Web site. This is called an application service provider (ASP) model, and it is often offered as a less expensive alternative to buying a software package to be installed on the user’s own server.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
January 2, 2007
Business, Technology, Safety

Securing Legacy Maintenance Software

Outdated fleet software puts your company at risk of cyberattacks. One breach can cripple operations and finances. Download the National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc.’s (NMFTA)™ whitepaper to learn about new threats, vulnerabilities, and solutions for securing your legacy systems.

July 1, 2024
Business

The Complete Guide to IBM i

Discover why IBM i remains vital for modern enterprises: scalable, secure, and cost-effective. Explore common use cases, maintenance challenges, and strategies to maximize its potential. Download DDC’s guide to unlock your legacy system's full potential today! 

July 1, 2024
Business

Finally! A Fixed-Cost Lease Solution for your Fleet

Whether adding or replacing trucks in your fleet, finding the most cost-effective solution is critical to the profitability and success of your business. Variable costs like fuel, tires, and maintenance represent a staggering amount of the expenses in a transportation business. 

June 21, 2024