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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.

BusinessEquipment

The Ultimate Guide to Upgrading Your Fleet Maintenance Strategy

How are fleet managers creating efficient maintenance strategies, while overcoming the rising challenge of data overload? Download Pitstop’s starter guide to learn how to move away from outdated strategies and spreadsheets to an upgraded predictive maintenance solution today.

July 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Safer, Cleaner Power for your Reefer

Anti-idling regulations for reefers are becoming increasingly important in heavy-duty trucking. In an industry that uses high-voltage power, it can be challenging to find solutions that protect personnel, property, and the environment.

July 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Put Your Idling and Battery Woes on the Backburner

Having reliable power as a long-haul truck driver is crucial while parked during downtime and relying on standard batteries and APUs can be inconvenient to provide power to hotel loads for long periods of time. Learn how to power hotel loads inside the cab, even when the engine is turned off. 

July 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Chipmakers’ Struggles Have Wall Street Worried About a Recession

Semiconductor stocks took a beating after a grim profit warning from Micron Technology Inc. sparked fresh worries about corporate America’s earnings power with the U.S. potentially heading for a recession.

July 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EIA Diesel Prices Still in Limbo Going Into Third Week

The U.S. Energy Information Administration is delaying its weekly release of national diesel prices for a third week in a row due to network issues, it announced June 30.

July 1, 2022
BusinessSafety

Ohio Champ Woodrome Ramps Up Preparations for Nationals

With more than 400 truckers having qualified for the upcoming National Truck Driving Championships, the summer training period is officially underway. And Ohio's Scott Woodrome, the two-time defending national champion, knows the importance of preparation better than most.

July 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Aurora’s Autonomous Tests in Texas Keep Rolling

If Aurora and other self-driving startups can convince customers and the public that large trucks can be automated safely, the potential efficiency gains are massive.

July 1, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Manufacturing Growth Weakens to Two-Year Low as Orders Slump

A measure of U.S. manufacturing activity weakened in June to a two-year low as new orders contracted, restrained by lingering supply constraints and some softening in demand.

July 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Agency Clears Way for Oakland Athletics Ballpark Plan at Port

SAN FRANCISCO — A California agency on June 30 cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.

July 1, 2022
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

J.B. Hunt Expedites Overseas Delivery of New Containers

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has expedited overseas delivery of new containers as part of its commitment to grow intermodal capacity, the company announced June 30.

June 30, 2022