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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, Safety

CyMetrics Helps Trucking Companies Close the Gap for Cyber-Risk

CLEVELAND — Trucking company leaders interested in identifying cyber-risks may turn to CyMetrics as a resource for prioritized recommendations that are written “in English” rather than in heavy technical jargon, says their chief technology officer.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterson Announces Corrosion-Resistant Harness System

CLEVELAND — Peterson Manufacturing on Sept. 12 unveiled PetersonPATRIOT, a corrosion-resistant modular harness system.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

FlowBelow Leverages Aerodynamic Innovation for Sustainability

CLEVELAND — FlowBelow highlighted recent developments from testing to new products Sept. 12 as part of its mission to make a more sustainable planet.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Transtex Trailer Aerodynamic Device Meets CARB Emissions Standards

CLEVELAND — Transtex, a developer and manufacturer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, said it received preapproval for its Edge Topkit+, meeting California’s environmental standards.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Unveils Automatic VMRS Encoding Solution

CLEVELAND — Decisiv announced on Sept. 12 an automated encoding system for fleets using Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Phillips Connect Launches Two SmartLock Products

CLEVELAND — Phillips Connect announced it released two SmartLock products designed to safeguard trailer loads — SmartLock Gladhand and SmartLock Door.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Upgrades Manager SE Truck Edition Shop Management Software

CLEVELAND — Mitchell 1 announced that the latest release of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software includes new fleet management and communication features.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Kansas City Southern Picks Canadian Pacific Bid

Just hours before the expiration of a Sept. 12 deadline, Kansas City Southern accepted a $31 billion merger proposal from Canadian Pacific Railway.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 12, 2021
Government, Business

2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Check out the many ways that truckers were shown appreciation during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Social media posts and photo gallery.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

ConMet Readying Zero-Emission Trailer

CLEVELAND — ConMet eMobility debuted a trailer refrigeration system powered by electric wheel hubs to create what the company calls a “zero-emission trailer.”

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
September 12, 2021