There has been much concern about rising insurance premium costs. However, are we getting close to an environment in which those rates are leveling out or even reversing course?
August 11, 2023Trucking 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.
Bolduc, Daly Lead Field at National Truck Driving Championships
Although they differ in style and personality, FedEx Express鈥 Roland Bolduc and XPO鈥檚 Ina Daly have plenty in common.聽Both are widely recognized as top competitors for this year's NTDC crown.
August 11, 2023AI Helps Fleets Navigate Risk Management
Insurance companies and brokers are finding the benefits in artificial intelligence to better assist trucking companies with their risk management needs.聽
August 11, 2023SAF-Holland Q2 Sales Soar on North American Demand
Sales at SAF-Holland jumped in the second quarter of 2023 on the back of North American trailer and truck markets plus increasing demand for disc-braked axle systems for trailers.
August 11, 2023Global Oil Demand Hits Record and Prices May Climb, IEA Says
Global oil demand has surged to a record amid robust consumption in China and elsewhere, threatening to push prices higher, the International Energy Agency said.
August 11, 2023San Francisco Approves Waymo, Cruise Operation 24/7
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 California regulators on Aug. 10 approved an expansion that will allow robotaxi services Waymo and Cruise聽 to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours.
August 11, 2023July Class 8 Sales Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in July increased 2.5% from a year ago but were down from the prior month, Wards Intelligence reported.
August 11, 2023New Hurricane Outlook Sees Above-Average Number of Storms
After predicting a 鈥渘ear-normal鈥 hurricane season in May, experts now expect an above-average number of storms, as record-high ocean temperatures create favorable hurricane conditions.
August 10, 2023Iowa Champ Mindy Rathjens Eager for Debut at NTDC
For Mindy Rathjens, everything clicked once she got behind the wheel at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships. The 3-axle winner and state grand champion now sets her sights on nationals.
August 10, 2023USPS Pressured to Provide Water for All Mail Carriers
WASHINGTON 鈥 Texas lawmakers prodded the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 9 to provide bottled water to mail carriers in San Antonio, which workers say stopped last month despite extreme heat.
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