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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.

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FleetDrive 360 Hires Michael Nalepka as CEO

FleetDrive 360 appointed Michael Nalepka as CEO on Oct. 5, the cloud-based driver qualifications and compliance specialist said.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Russia Lifts Diesel Export Ban

Russia allowed a return to seaborne exports of diesel just weeks after imposing a ban that roiled global markets, taking other steps instead to keep sufficient fuel supplies at home.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Speeding Tops Infractions During Operation Safe Driver Week

Speeding was a top infraction for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers during this summer’s Operation Safe Driver Week.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMCSuperTech Casts Spotlight on Country’s Top Technicians

Competition brings out the best in us whether it’s play, sport or work, and there aren’t many times when two or more of those occasions merge.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Freight Industry Confronts Climate Change

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency coined the term “Messy Middle.” It refers to the fact that there is more than one way to attack the problem of climate change.

October 6, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

What’s Next for Alternative Fuels?

What will be the next step in the investments of alternative fuels and electric vehicles for fleets? The guests in our latest Transport Topics’ Magazine Event Series, SPARK, offer insight.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Carriers Face Growing Cybersecurity Challenges

Increasing vehicle connectivity and automation is making cybersecurity an increasingly important subject for fleet maintenance executives and managers.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

In the Race to Electrification, Buses Are Leading the Pack

All over the world, buses are quickly and quietly going electric.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFor-Hire

Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles

Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eligible EV Buyers Will Get Tax Credits Immediately in 2024

DETROIT — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.

October 6, 2023