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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.

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Winter Preparedness for Fleets Starts Long Before the Cold Arrives

As preparedness is the best defense against the rough elements, winterizing vehicles is an essential part of maintenance and safety.

November 15, 2021
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Appellate Court Strikes Down GHG Rule for Trailers

A divided federal appeals court has thrown out portions of the 2016 Phase 2 greenhouse gas emissions rule that would have required heavy- and medium-duty trailers for the first time ever to adopt some combination of fuel-saving technologies.

November 12, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rush Enterprises Appoints Clarke to Board

Commercial vehicle dealer Rush Enterprises announced it has appointed Troy Clarke to the board of directors and board member James Underwood will retire early next year.

November 12, 2021
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J.B. Hunt Execs Say Mandate Issues Extend Beyond Drivers

The question of how a federal vaccine mandate might affect transportation workers other than truck drivers must be considered amid broader discussion of the proposal, an industry executive said at a recent event.

November 12, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Ports and Airports Continue Climb Back to Normalcy

With a year plagued by severe weather and coronavirus recovery, ports and airports across North America are clamoring to stay ahead of the cargo backlogs and shipments.

November 12, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

UPS, FedEx Swap Places Atop Global Freight Carriers List

Although it remains unclear when the flow of international freight will return to normalcy, the companies on the Transport Topics 2021 Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list are doing their part to ensure that cargo continues to move via ship, truck, train and aircraft.

November 12, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogisticsTop 50

Global Freight Market Battles Disruptions Due to Bottlenecks

After a once-in-a-lifetime deadly pandemic, the world’s supply chains are realizing a new normal as industries meet the challenge of rebuilding and managing them in a post-­recovery era.

November 12, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins Tackles Chip Shortage, Production Issues

Engine production issues go beyond the semiconductor chip shortage, Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith said Nov. 10 during the 51st Annual Baird Global Industrial Conference.

November 12, 2021
Business

National Trailer Dealers Association Gives $20,500 in Scholarships

The National Trailer Dealers Association selected seven recipients to receive scholarships worth a total of $20,500.

November 12, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer Sentiment Drops to 10-Year Low on Inflation Fears

U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly collapsed in early November as Americans grew increasingly concerned about rising prices and the inflationary impact on their finances.

November 12, 2021