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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.

BusinessTechnology

What Is a Transportation Management System (TMS)?

Learn how a Transportation Management System (TMS) helps logistics pros plan, execute, and optimize shipments. This quick video breaks down key functions and benefits.

April 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL)?

4PL, is an operational model where a business outsources its entire supply chain management and logistics to one external service provider.

April 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is Logistics?

Logistics refers to the transportation and storage of goods within a supply chain. Learn more here by watching this quick video.

April 1, 2024
BusinessFuel

What Is a Diesel Shortage?

What’s causing today’s diesel shortage and how does it affect shipping, trucking, and logistics? Watch this short video for a clear, expert breakdown.

April 1, 2024
Business

What Is JIT (Just‑in‑Time) Inventory Management?

Discover how Just-in-Time (JIT) cuts waste and boosts efficiency in supply chains. Watch the video to learn how this strategy works in logistics.

April 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

What Is the Difference Between Freight Broker and Truck Broker?

Confused about freight brokers vs. truck brokers? This quick video explains how they differ, who they serve, and their roles in shipping and logistics.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Ontario Adds Truck Parking in Largest Rest Area Expansion

Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Trucking LLCs Must File New Federal Report Under Law

Trucking company owners may find themselves among the limited liability company proprietors facing penalties if they fail to report information required by the Treasury Department.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback

House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.

April 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

US Traffic Deaths Decline by an Estimated 3.6% in 2023

A total of 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes on U.S. roadways in 2023, a 3.6% decline over the 42,514 highway deaths the prior year, according to estimates from NHTSA.

April 1, 2024