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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafetyPerspective

Perspective: It’s Time to Tell Our Stories

Being part of an association is about getting involved, and one of the easiest ways to get involved with a group is to tell your story. I think about that because the story of my journey to becoming chairman of American Trucking Associations isn’t all that different from most of your stories.

November 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eaton Notches Records in Strong Q3 Period

Power management company Eaton Corp. grew net income and revenue in the third quarter as adjusted earnings per share reached an all-time record along with segment margins.

November 2, 2021
BusinessEquipmentFuel

TravelCenters of America Posts Higher Net Income, Revenue in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. saw net income and revenue climb in the third quarter amid strength in nearly all business lines.

November 2, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

ArcBest Reports Record Revenue for Q3

ArcBest saw its highest quarterly revenue and operating income in its history during the third quarter, the company reported Nov 2.

November 2, 2021
BusinessTop 100TCA

Walmart to Hire Drivers, Supply Chain Workers in N.Y. Capital Region

Retail giant Walmart plans to hire thousands of “supply chain associates” nationwide ranging from warehouse workers to truck drivers during a job fair Nov. 3-4.

November 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Says Oil, Gas Sales Damage Climate — But Won’t Stop Them

The Biden administration is planning to sell oil and gas leases on huge tracts of public land in the U.S. West, despite the Interior Department’s conclusion that doing so could cost society billions of dollars in climate change impacts.

November 2, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Rush Reports Rise in Q3 Income, Revenue

North American truck dealership Rush Enterprises Inc. reported a jump in third-quarter net income and slightly more revenue as demand for trucks, services and aftermarket rose.

November 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

AASHTO Pushes US House Vote on Highway Bill

Congressional approval of a multiyear highway policy measure would enhance state transportation agencies’ ability to plan long term for infrastructure projects. That is the message from the organization representing the country’s departments of transportation.

November 2, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Expeditors International Posts Large Q3 Profit Increase

Expeditors International of Washington posted third-quarter gains in profit and revenue as the logistics company capitalized on tight freight capacity and soaring prices.

November 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Cummins Posts Q3 Income, Revenue Gains

Cummins Inc. reported strong medium- and heavy-duty engine sales amid global growth, despite moderating demand in China, led to increased net income and revenue in the fiscal third quarter.

November 2, 2021