J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported that second-quarter profits and revenue declined versus year-ago levels.
July 17, 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.
Ducted Fuel Injection Shows Promise for Diesel
Researchers have developed a promising yet surprisingly simple modification to diesel engines that could hold the key to reducing the complexity, maintenance, and size and weight of emission aftertreatment systems.
July 17, 2020Tesla Keeps China Growth Going With Record Registrations
Tesla Inc. kept growing in China last month, with registrations of its electric vehicles jumping to a record in the world’s largest market as the coronavirus outbreak receded.
July 17, 2020More Fleets Are Going Green at Their Facilities
A growing number of transportation and logistics providers are cutting costs and going green with energy-efficient truck terminals and warehouses.
July 17, 2020°®¶¹´«Ã½ Construction Jumps 17.3% in June
Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened, but the pace still lags last year after this spring’s massive slowdown in building activity due to the coronavirus outbreak.
July 17, 2020Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic
The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back.
July 17, 2020Medium-Duty Market Rebounding Amid Virus Concerns
The medium-duty truck market has partially rebounded from the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what happens next, analysts say, depends on the virus itself.
July 17, 2020VTNA Remains Aggressive on Future Despite Uncertainties
Volvo Trucks North America presented a business review, recapped two recently upgraded models and noted what it is doing at its customer center to stay connected amid social distancing and travel restrictions.
July 16, 2020Senate GOP to Focus on Schools, Jobs in COVID-19 Stimulus
The Senate’s next round of stimulus funding related to the coronavirus pandemic is likely to assist with education and boost the workforce, the chamber’s leader indicated.
July 16, 2020Oil Slips as Looming OPEC Supply Surge Adds to Demand Woes
Oil snapped its two-day rally amid a weaker demand outlook underscored by the OPEC+ alliance’s decision to taper production cuts and U.S. economic data signaling a slowing recovery in the labor market.
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