Mexico says it has reached an agreement with the United States that will allow it to agree to a deal on production cuts with OPEC, Russia and other countries.
April 10, 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.
Wall Street Caps Best Week Since 1974 on Fed’s Latest Stunner
Wall Street closed out its best week in 45 years on April 9 after the Federal Reserve launched its latest titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
April 9, 2020March Class 8 Sales Near Replacement Levels
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 27.8% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.
April 9, 2020Daimler Updates Repair Order Mobile App
Daimler Trucks North America launched April 2 the second generation of its app that helps dealers create a repair order.
April 9, 2020SoftBank-Backed Nuro Gets OK for Driverless Delivery Tests in California
Nuro Inc. has won permission to test driverless, low-speed delivery vehicles in the San Francisco Bay Area, becoming the second company allowed to operate on public roads without a driver.
April 9, 2020Landstar Begins Work on New Orientation Center
Landstar System began construction on a new orientation center for its exclusive independent owner-operators in Georgia, the company announced April 7.
April 9, 2020DAT Solutions, Schneider Logistics Partner on Pilot Program
Digital freight load board DAT Solutions on April 6 announced Schneider Logistics Services joined a pilot program to evaluate emerging tools to better forecast truckload freight rates.
April 9, 2020Pandemic Offers a Unique Shot at US Infrastructure Reform
Back in early 2017, investing in companies involved in infrastructure projects seemed like a smart idea, given newly elected President Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for building roads, bridges and walls. That it was also a spot of rare bipartisan agreement only bolstered the argument.
April 9, 2020Analysts: Trucking Ripe With Opportunities for Autonomous Technology
Analysts expect autonomous driving to penetrate the commercial vehicle market before the consumer auto market.
April 9, 2020Small-Business Group Seeks Limited Relief From Surety Bond Requirement
Federal trucking regulators are seeking comments on a petition filed by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition asking for a five-year exemption from the $75,000 surety bond or trust fund requirement for small property brokers and freight forwarders.
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