A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.
May 5, 2020Trucking Business News
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.
Idelic, Samsara Partner on Data Sharing Platform
Idelic on May 4 announced a partnership that will allow customers to automatically upload data using Samsara devices.
May 5, 2020DTNA, Platform Science Partner on Fleet Management
Daimler Trucks North America announced Platform Science will be its primary on-vehicle fleet management software development and distribution partner.
May 5, 2020Pelosi Pushes New Aid Deal as GOP Resists Big Spending
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead May 5 with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping $800 billion-plus package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed while the Senate reopens in the pandemic.
May 5, 2020TA Reports Net Loss, Revenue Dip in Q1
TravelCenters of America reported a net loss and lower revenue in the first quarter as operations were limited by the novel coronavirus pandemic and unseasonably mild weather.
May 5, 2020Allison Sees Q1 Net Income, Revenue Slip
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported first-quarter net income and revenue slipped after a 19% decline in its largest market, North American on-highway.
May 5, 2020Pickup Trucks Outsell Sedans in US for First Time
In all the years Chevy has sold Silverados and Ford trafficked in F-150s, few in Detroit ever dreamed the day would come that pickups would outsell passenger cars.
May 5, 2020Some Fleets Turn to Cameras to Help Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs
Many trucking companies have installed cameras in their vehicles as a way to coach drivers and avoid protracted litigation, but onboard video also can help address rising insurance costs in the transportation industry.
May 5, 2020Detroit Automakers Look to Restart North America Plants May 18
Major U.S. automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to normality.
May 5, 2020US Trade Plummeted in March With Record Drop in Exports
U.S. exports of goods and services plunged in March by a record and imports declined by the most in 11 years as the coronavirus pandemic stymied trade and travel.
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