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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, Technology

AI in Transportation: Opportunities, Risks & Best Practices

Program Aired: December 5, 2 p.m. ET In this engaging webinar we will explore the rapidly growing role of AI in the transportation industry. Discover the beneficial applications and the risks associated with AI adoption in the trucking industry.

December 5, 2024
Business, Equipment

Ryder Truck Rental Growth Hints at Freight Market Recovery

Truck rental utilization is a key performance indicator for the fortunes of Ryder’s biggest business unit and for the health of the freight market in general, CEO Robert Sanchez said.

December 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai Trucks Hit the Road in Georgia

Hyundai announced Dec. 4 it deployed 21 of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in Georgia to ferry supplies between the ports and the automaker’s newly opened $7.6 billion EV factory.

December 5, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Stumble Again in November

North American Class 8 truck orders in November continued to trend below year-ago levels, according to ACT Research.

December 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Sponsored

QuickBooks for Trucking: Connecting QuickBooks to Your TMS

Learn how Truckbase connects QuickBooks for trucking and your TMS to help you marry your trucking-specific data in your TMS with your financial data in QuickBooks.

December 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo Unveils Plan to Bring Its Robotaxi Service to Miami

Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami, which will accelerate an expansion that’s been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Adds Four Crash Types to Non-Preventable List

The addition brings to 21 the total number of crash types included in the program, according to a Dec. 3 announcement from FMCSA.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canada Trade Surplus With US Narrows as Tariff Fight Looms

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. helped avoid a deeper deficit, underscoring the importance of its biggest trading partner as President-elect Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Members of OPEC+ Postpone Production Increases

FRANKFURT, Germany — Eight members of OPEC+ decided Dec. 5 to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Port Operators Threaten to Halt Talks Over Automation Issue

Operators of East and Gulf Coast port terminals said they won’t continue bargaining with union dockworkers if it means giving up their right to invest in semi-automated cargo handling equipment.

December 5, 2024