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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.

Business, For-Hire, Top 100

Industry Sector Rankings Show Growth, Acquisitions by Carriers

Most of North America’s largest for-hire carriers operating in many diverse segments of the trucking industry reported higher revenues last year.

June 23, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Fleets Turn to Tech to Manage Complexity of Regulatory Compliance

With more drivers and equipment to manage, some fleet operators have implemented technology to help navigate the complexity of the industry’s regulations and better manage safety audits.

June 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire, Top 100

Industry Stakeholders Take Aim at Truck Parking Shortage

According to reports from the American Transportation Research Institute, truck parking has been one of the industry’s top concerns for several years.

June 23, 2023
Business, For-Hire, Top 100

The Truckers of Tomorrow

In the years ahead, the essential task of hauling the nation’s freight and keeping the economy rolling will increasĀ­ingly shift to a new generation of professional truck drivers.

June 23, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire, Top 100

Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Grow Despite Softer Freight Market

Despite a softer freight environment, most of the largest trucking companies in North America continued to grow their businesses last year even as spot market rates dropped.

June 23, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

I-95 Bridge in Philadelphia Reopens Ahead of Schedule

PHILADELPHIA — Interstate 95 reopened June 23 less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia, a quicker-than-expected rebuild to get traffic flowing again on a major highway.

June 23, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo, University, Fleets Team Up for Extreme BET Testing

Volvo Trucks North America is working with the University of Minnesota and two fleets on testing of Volvo's Class 8 VNR Electric model to assess the impact of temperature on battery life.

June 23, 2023
Business, Logistics

Logistics Plus Expands European Operations

Logistics Plus Inc. has acquired Dutch peer Jan Krediet in an effort to expand its European presence, the Erie, Pa.-based logistics service provider said June 22.

June 23, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Suspects ā€˜Foul Play’ in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters

Nikola Corp. suspects ā€œfoul playā€ after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.

June 23, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Louisiana Adapts Law to Include EV Charging Stations

Louisiana has a new law that enables the state to regulate fueling stations for charging electric vehicles.

June 23, 2023