Trucking Business News

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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.

BusinessEquipment

Eaton Q4 Profit Jumps 31% on Record Revenue

Profit at Eaton Corp. jumped 31% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, powered by higher revenue at both its largest and smallest reporting units — Electrical Americas and eMobility.

February 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap

As sustainability gains traction, fleets embrace electrification with zero-emission vehicles. Gain insights on timing, collaboration, and accessibility in 'Embracing The Electric Future: Your BEV Transition Roadmap,' discovering efficient ways to set up your charging infrastructure.

February 1, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Navigate Uncertainty: A Freight Broker’s Guide to Success

In the face of a challenging market downturn, freight brokers must continue to showcase remarkable resilience and adaptability. Through proactive strategies and innovative approaches, they can survive and thrive in adversity. Discover the secrets behind success as we explore how freight brokers should navigate the uncertainty of a down market.

February 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Achieving a Return on Safety

In this guide, we’ll show you the bones of an integrated and data-driven approach to safety that boosts your bottom line — and the extra business benefits you can unlock. Learn how to optimize your safety program to capture, integrate and analyze contextualized data using telematics.

February 1, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Make Your Fleet More Resilient to Today’s Challenges

If running a commercial fleet was easy, you wouldn’t need help standing up to today’s top industry challenges. Download this white paper to read more about using smart fleet management and mobility solutions to navigate several of trucking’s 10 strongest headwinds.

February 1, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

House Passes Tax Bill Amid Budget Negotiations

A comprehensive tax measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 31 as congressional leaders continue to negotiate fiscal 2024 transportation funding legislation.

February 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Revoy Launches Atypical EV for Class 8 Freight Market

A Bay Area startup launched an electric add-on unit that will convert an existing Class 8 diesel vehicle into a hybrid without changes to the tractor.

February 1, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Schneider Reports 12% Revenue Decline for Q4

Schneider National experienced a year-over-year decline in profits as well as revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 1.

February 1, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Used Truck Sales in December Drop 7% From Prior Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in December declined by 7.1% from the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported.

February 1, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Landstar Reports 28% Revenue Decline for Q4

Landstar System Inc. posted declines in net income and revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Jan. 31.

February 1, 2024