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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

Link Manufacturing Unveils Smart Auxiliary Suspension System

CLEVELAND — Link Manufacturing Ltd. unveiled its intelligent auxiliary suspension system Sept. 12 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Top 50, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Celebrates 60 Years in Business

J.B. Hunt Transport Services marked its 60th anniversary last month during a virtual event that included a company founder.

September 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

American Truck Historical Society Announces First Hall of Fame Inductees

The American Truck Historical Society on Sept. 2 announced its first inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, which is meant to showcase individuals as well as company and association award programs.

September 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Tech Vendors Prepare for Canada’s Move to E-Logs

The trucking industry’s migration to federally mandated electronic logging devices is complete in the United States, but that transition is still a work in progress in Canada.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 10, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

UPS to Acquire Same-Day Delivery Startup Roadie

UPS Inc. agreed to acquire Roadie, a same-day delivery startup, looking to speed service and expand into atypical parcels such as oversized packages and perishable goods.

Thomas Black | Bloomberg News
September 10, 2021
Business, Equipment

Fleetrite Expands Dealer Footprint

Navistar Inc. announced that Fleetrite truck parts, its aftermarket brand of components for various makes and models of trucks and buses, opened locations in Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.

September 10, 2021
Business, Equipment

Utility Tri-State Relocates in Oklahoma From Arkansas

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced Utility Tri-State relocated its Siloam Springs, Ark., dealership to West Siloam Springs, Okla.

September 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rhombus, Nuvve Added to Charge Ready Transport Program

Rhombus Energy Solutions and Nuvve Holding Corp. announced their 60kW vehicle-to-grid capable DC fast charger power control system and dispenser were added to the Southern California Edison Charge Ready Transport Program approved product list for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

September 10, 2021
Business, Equipment, Top 100

Hendrickson Achieves Milestone With Front Steer Axle

Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it produced its 500,000th Steertek fabricated front steer axle.

September 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fleets Find Many Ways to Harness Trailer Tracking Data

As more trucking companies invest in trailer tracking systems, they are utilizing this technology in numerous ways.

Gary Frantz | Special to Transport Topics
September 10, 2021