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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, Logistics

Cargill Looks to Use Sails on Cargo Ships to Burn Less Fuel

Commodities giant Cargill Inc. is looking to add wind-power capability on future cargo ships, after experimenting with sails that made a large vessel greener.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
March 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Global Fuel Prices Are Surging With Supply Risks Ahead

Disruptions on the world’s major trade routes, refinery closures and resurgent demand are pushing up global fuel prices in the run-up to a U.S. presidential election.

March 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Sponsored

Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

March 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Voltera Adds 19 Sites to Fleet Charging Portfolio

Charging infrastructure specialist Voltera secured a further 19 development sites to give it a total of 21, the company said. The company aims to double its portfolio by the end of the year.

March 12, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

TFI Buys Hercules Forwarding to Boost US LTL Operations

TFI International is to buy less-than-truckload carrier Hercules Forwarding Inc. for an undisclosed sum, it said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Sponsored

Best Trucking Accounting Software 2024

If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.

March 12, 2024
Business, Equipment

Continental Sees 2-4% Rise in CV Replacement Tire Sales

Continental AG expects North American commercial vehicle replacement tire sales to rise between 2% and 4% year-over-year in 2024, the German tire manufacturer said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Business, Safety

Mentorship Programs Help Truck Drivers Adjust to Daily Life

Many trucking companies offer mentorship programs for new drivers to help them navigate all the nuances of the trucking lifestyle that aren’t taught in a formal CDL training course.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
March 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat

The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

Rob Nikolewski | The San Diego Union-Tribune
March 12, 2024