“Broadly speaking, freight demand trends are gradually improving,” said Carter Vieth, research associate at ACT Research.
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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.
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, 2024Ryder 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, 2024Hydrogen-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, 2024Class 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, 2024QuickBooks 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, 2024Sponsored ContentWaymo 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, 2024FMCSA 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, 2024Canada 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, 2024Members 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.
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