After implementing a new lubrication strategy, Nussbaum Transportation was able to safely extend oil drain intervals to 75,000 miles. But they didn’t stop there. Seeing these results Nussbaum also looked to improve their fuel efficiency. See how they did it.
August 1, 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.
Enhancing Customer Service in Supply Chain
Customer service that provides an ROI is crucial for long-term success, but new research found that 55% of organizations in the supply are unsure if their customer service drives ROI. In this report, learn how others in the industry plan to prioritize and improve customer service.Â
August 1, 2023Daimler Truck Q2 Profit Rises on Sales Tailwind
Daimler Truck posted a net profit of $1.101 billion in the three months that ended June 30, compared with $1.037 billion in the year-ago period, the company said Aug. 1.
August 1, 2023UPS-Teamsters Contract Takes Step Forward
Local union leaders voted in favor of a tentative labor agreement that UPS and the Teamsters reached July 25, an important step toward finalizing a deal that covers about 340,000 workers.
August 1, 2023Nikola Stock Surges as Retail Investors Pile In
A gravity-defying rally in electric vehicle startup Nikola Corp. is showing no signs of stopping, as the company’s latest efforts to conserve cash and secure funds reignites a stock fervor.
August 1, 2023How to Build Your Fleet's Tech Stack
Host Dan Ronan asked "The trucking industry is struggling to recruit and retain enough professional drivers in this tight labor market. How can technology help companies improve driver satisfaction and retention?" Drew Anderson, Senior Director of Product Development for PrePass, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Retool - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.Â
August 1, 2023Solutions to Support and Retain Drivers
In June 2023, we asked "How do in-cab driver coaching systems work and why is it important to give drivers feedback in real-time rather than after-the-fact?" Jean-Sebastien Bouchard, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Sales at ISAAC Instruments, answered. Originally hosted during our Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Shift - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.
August 1, 2023How the Fleets of the Future Operate
In June 2022, we asked "What role does connectivity play in the deployment of electric and autonomous vehicles?" Nada Jiddou, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Road Ready, answered. Originally presented during our Transport Topics Magazine Event - Optimize - we isolated the discussion to make it easier for you to enjoy and to share.Â
August 1, 2023Your Guide to Better Maintenance Shop Operations
In August 2021, we asked "What are some of the most pressing concerns about efficiency that maintenance shop managers could address immediately?" Jacob Findlay, CEO and Founder of Fullbay, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Retool - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.
August 1, 2023Senate Passes Supply Chain-Related Defense Bill
A proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations was approved as part of a defense policy bill in the U.S. Senate.
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