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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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Ryder Opens Third E-Commerce Distribution Center in Columbus Market

Ryder System Inc. opened its third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, the company announced April 25.

April 25, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

ERoad Appoints Akinyemi Koyi to Lead North American Team

ERoad has appointed Akinyemi Koyi as president of its North American operations, the transportation technology company said.

April 25, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentPerspective

Perspective: Optimizing Trailer Management

Many technologies exist to help fleets monitor cargo in their trailers, but carriers must be mindful of how the cargo itself — including what it’s made of — might impact the effectiveness of their tracking systems, especially if they look to make a change. Better trailer management can also improve drivers’ job satisfaction by mitigating issues they sometimes face in detention time and finding empty trailers.

April 25, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Vancouver’s Jammed Warehouses Cast Light on Rising Costs

To understand why inflation is running so hot, look to Canada’s West Coast. Vancouver, the home of one of North America’s busiest ports, is bursting at the seams.

April 25, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Volvo Group Reports Higher Revenue, Record Q1 Deliveries

Volvo Group reported first-quarter net income slipped and revenue increased amid what the company referred to as good economic activity, high transport volumes and solid construction activity while order backlogs are extended and lead times long.

April 22, 2022
Business

MTA Honors Autumn Transport’s Jerry Stephens as Driver of the Year

The Minnesota Trucking Association honored Jerry Stephens of Autumn Transport as Driver of the Year for 2021.

April 22, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

STB Proposes Emergency Action to Keep Rail Freight Moving

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board proposed a rule change that aims to bring immediate relief for shippers facing poor rail service, asserting that the agency can take emergency action on its own to address delays.

April 22, 2022
BusinessSafety

Transportation Sector Rallies to Provide Help to Ukrainians

The transportation industry has stepped up to assist the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country that triggered a refugee crisis.

April 22, 2022
BusinessSafety

Louisiana Champ Courville Promotes Mental Toughness

With the road to the National Truck Driving Championships underway, a familiar face at the main tournament has already qualified.

April 22, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins Files for Possible IPO of Filtration Business

Cummins Inc. announced its filtration business confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed underwritten initial public offering in the United States.

April 22, 2022