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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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Moderna Vaccine Distribution Begins Via FedEx, UPS

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Dec. 20, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

December 20, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

TMC to Back Survey of Trailer Owners’ Use of Intelligence Products

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced it will underwrite a new research effort aimed at evaluating trailer owners’ adoption of intelligence products and services that are becoming increasingly available throughout the industry.

December 18, 2020
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Colorado Partners Release Truck Safety Video for I-70 Travel

As a way to educate truckers, the Colorado Department of Transportation released a video on the challenges and best practices associated with navigating Interstate 70’s mountainous terrain.

December 18, 2020
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Trucks Key to Movement of Agricultural Products, USDA Report Finds

The trucking industry is central to the country’s agriculture sector as trucks transport a significant majority of agricultural freight by tonnage, according to a report published this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

December 18, 2020
Business

2020 Year in Review: Business

Transport Topics business team reporters Dan Ronan, Roger Gilroy and Connor Wolf recap their top three most significant business stories of the year, part of our Year in Review package. 

December 18, 2020
BusinessEquipment

HDMA Names David Giroux President, COO

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association announced David Giroux will become president and chief operating officer.

December 18, 2020
BusinessFuel

Clean Energy Fuels Adds RNG Contracts

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced new and extended contracts for more than 58 million gallons of its Redeem brand of renewable natural gas.

December 18, 2020
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Year in Review: Trucking Emerges Strong After Challenging 2020

Trucking emerged from one of the most challenging years on record strong and battle-tested, as robust freight demand propelled by soaring demand for consumer goods amid the coronavirus pandemic boosted spot rates and lifted financial results for many publicly traded fleets.

December 18, 2020
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J.B. Hunt Adds Temperature-Controlled Services to Tech Platform

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced the availability of temperature-controlled transportation services within its Shipper 360 by J.B. Hunt technology platform.

December 18, 2020