U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported.
September 19, 2024Trucking 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.
Amazon Launches AI Assistant to Help Online Merchants
Amazon.com Inc. is launching an artificially intelligent assistant designed to help online merchants manage their businesses.
September 19, 2024Port of Seattle Won’t Pay Ransomware Demand
WASHINGTON — Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month.
September 19, 2024Treasury Rule Would Expand Tax Credits for EV Chargers
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers.
September 19, 2024Record Cargo Volumes Hit Southern California Ports in August
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which account for roughly a third of all U.S. container imports, have seen a surge this summer.
September 18, 2024Viable Carbon Capture Key to Oil’s Future, Kerry Warns
John Kerry, the Biden administration’s top climate diplomat, said the oil and gas industry must prove carbon capture can play a meaningful role lowering emissions.
September 18, 2024Farm Is First Customer for Electrified Trailer Developer Range
Electrified dry van and refrigerated trailer developer Range Energy’s first publicly announced customer is set to be Petaluma Egg Farm, which serves Northern California grocery stores.
September 18, 2024Doug Nickles Repeats as TMCSuperTech Grand Champion
RALEIGH, N.C. — FedEx Freight’s Doug Nickles repeated as TMCSuperTech grand champion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting on Sept. 17.
September 18, 2024TCA Urges Lawmakers to Address Truck Parking Shortage
The group’s sixth annual “Call on Washington” this September featured visits with lawmakers, their federal legislative staff and industry experts.
September 18, 2024Efficiency Is Key as Freight Carriers Wait for Market Uptick
As carriers await an upturn in the freight environment, executives say they continue to seek efficiencies and prepare their fleets for when the tipping point comes.
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