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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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Allison Gears Up for E-Axles

Allison Transmission Inc., widely known for its medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced the launch of eGen Power, its series of zero-emission electric axles.

October 21, 2020
BusinessSafety

Plaintiff Lawyers Target Trucking Company Safety

A recent study that explored the skyrocketing rise in jury awards against trucking companies went beyond the numbers to seek expert input on what fleets can do to protect themselves.

October 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Kansas DOT Updates Information Website Used by Truckers

The Kansas Department of Transportation has updated KanDrive, its traveler information website that includes roadway and traffic condition details for truckers and passenger vehicle drivers.

October 20, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Analysts View Traton, Navistar Deal as Win-Win

Navistar International Corp. is on the verge of becoming a subsidiary of German truck maker Traton SE, a step analysts said is a positive development for both companies.

October 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

US Senate Committee Examines Freight Rail Operations

Freight and passenger rail executives are scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 21.

October 20, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Volvo Sees Q3 Profit, Revenue Fall but Notes Improvement Near End of Quarter

Volvo Group posted third-quarter declines in net income and revenue as truck orders rose but deliveries dropped.

October 20, 2020
Business

2020 MCE Kicks Off Under Virtual Format

Trucking executives and other industry stakeholders who originally would have traveled to Denver will instead turn their attention online for ATA’s 2020 Management Conference & Exhibition, which will proceed as a virtual event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

October 20, 2020
BusinessTechnologyPerspective

Perspective: Leading in an Unprecedented Year

Last year, when I accepted my peers’ support to become the 75th chairman of American Trucking Associations, I had no idea what would be in store for me.

October 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USPS Still Not Processing Election Mail Fast Enough, States Say

The U.S. Postal Service still isn’t processing election mail on time, even after being ordered by judges to halt disruptive changes like banning worker overtime and late delivery trips, Pennsylvania’s attorney general said.

October 20, 2020
BusinessLogisticsBreaking News

September Tonnage Down Year-Over-Year, but Rebounds After August Decline

Truck tonnage in September declined a seasonally adjusted 2.7% when compared with year-ago levels, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year declines, American Trucking Associations said Oct. 20.

October 20, 2020