Transportation 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.
Cox Automotive Acquires FleetNet America
Driven to keep the world’s fleets moving efficiently, safely and sustainably, Cox Automotive today announced the acquisition of fleet industry leader FleetNet America®. With the acquisition, this will transform operating a fleet, where every vehicle, and every service is connected.
April 24, 2023Sponsored ContentNFI Acquires SDR Distribution
NFI has acquired SDR Distribution Services, a multichannel provider of custom warehousing and distribution solutions, the company announced April 18.
April 24, 2023FAA’s Acting Chief Announces Plan to Step Down
Billy Nolen, acting administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is stepping down after just over a year on the job.
April 24, 2023Schneider Completes First EV Delivery for Frito-Lay
Schneider completed its first battery-electric vehicle delivery with Frito-Lay North America, the multimodal transportation provider announced April 17.
April 24, 20233PLs Gain Market Share but Face Rising Fraud, TIA Leaders Say
ORLANDO, Fla. — Third-party logistics providers remain poised for long-term success after helping shippers navigate supply chain turmoil wrought by the pandemic, industry leaders said.
April 22, 2023Shipment Visibility Is Really About Operational Excellence
Shipment visibility, the tracking and tracing of shipments, is one of the most fundamental requirements of logistics. But maybe we think too narrowly about the value of visibility.
April 21, 2023Sector Rankings Reflect Shifting Freight Market
Freight brokerage, warehousing and dedicated carriage operations saw significant growth in 2022, while rocky international freight demand kept forwarders on the ropes.
April 21, 2023Interactive Map: Where the 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America
Find out where the 2023 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.
April 21, 2023A Year of Transition for 3PLs
Third-party logistics providers enjoyed another growth year in 2022, driven by inventory buildup from past supply chain disruptions and decreasing purchased transportation costs.
April 21, 20232023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs
The largest third-party logistics companies in North America remained in growth mode in 2022 despite an uncertain economic environment and less favorable market conditions.
April 21, 2023