Uber Technologies Inc. reported revenue that beat analysts’ estimates, boosted by resilient demand from customers who continued to hail rides and order takeout food despite rising inflation. Shares jumped about 14% in early trading.
August 2, 2022Trucking 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.
Driver Pay Raise Trend Catches Crosswinds
The trucking industry has rapidly increased driver pay in recent years, but with a softening freight environment that trend is spinning off in several directions.
August 2, 2022Appeals Court Denies Review of HOS Shorthaul, Driver Break Requirements
A challenge to certain federal hours-of-service regulations filed by the Teamsters Union and three nonprofits will not be reviewed by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
August 1, 2022How Business Leaders Can Speed Up IoT Deployments
Learn how these enterprises are turning to integrated IoT offerings from mobile network operators to create manageable, large-scale IoT deployments by packaging frequency band options (including 5G), account and contract streamlining, and a full slate of IoT lifecycle support services.
August 1, 2022Guide To Raising Labor Rates In A Heavy-Duty Repair Shop
You’ll learn what impacts your labor rate and what factors you need to consider when raising it. You’ll also learn how to raise that rate—and the right way to communicate that raise to customers.Â
August 1, 2022How to Tackle Customer Service & Inside Sales Staffing WoesÂ
Good labor is hard to find, and it’s only getting harder. Recent research sponsored by DDC FPO determined how labor, skill, and work ethic shortages – particularly in customer service and inside sales roles – impact carriers and third-party logistics providers.
August 1, 2022How Goodyear Helps Last Mile Fleets Achieve Total Mobility
Managing a last mile fleet presents unique challenges. Discover how Goodyear helps last mile fleets find the right tire solutions, stay ahead of issues, reduce downtime and minimize costs to achieve Total Mobility.Â
August 1, 2022Use the Best Source of Market Pricing
Axle Logistics uses their TMS to pinpoint rates, forecast trends, and accelerate training. Find out how. Without MPact, getting the same level of analytics would be impossible in many cases and time-consuming at best. – Shawn McLeod
August 1, 2022Building A Realistic Bridge to Alternative Energies For U.S. Long Haul Transportation
Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.  Â
August 1, 2022The Future of Freight Transportation in Ports, Policy, and Pilot Programs
With the U.S. experiencing a 40-year high on both inflation and fuel prices, the freight transportation industry has much to contend with in addition to persistent supply chain challenges. How much of an impact will state policies like AB 5 have on the industry? Register now to hear ATA President Chris Spear address these concerns and more on Aug. 11.
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