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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.

Business, Safety

Expand Your Business by Partnering with the Ideal Lender

Program Airs: October 24, 2 p.m. ET Learn how to improve cash flow and grow your trucking business with Accounts Receivable financing.

November 6, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Volvo & Daimler Team Up For New Truck OS Platform

The software platform will enable Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and potential customers of the joint venture to offer independent and digital vehicle functions for their products, the companies said. Customers will be able to add and update digital applications remotely, potentially reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance.   

October 31, 2024
Government, Business

60 Seconds: Law Removes Barriers for Veterans at New CDL School Branches

President Joe Biden on Oct. 1 signed into law a bill aimed at ensuring veterans’ benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools. 

October 10, 2024
Business, Logistics

60 Seconds: Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

As Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters recede, truckers are ensuring supplies reach those in need.

October 8, 2024
Business, Logistics

60 Seconds: In-Store Shopping Back In Trend

An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers. 

October 1, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News

FedEx Freight’s Jackie Reed Named NTDC 2024 Grand Champion

INDIANAPOLIS — Jackie Reed, a FedEx Freight tank truck driver from Mississippi, outlasted the field to be named grand champion at the 87th National Truck Driving Championships on Aug. 24.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2024
Business, Technology

AI in Transportation: Opportunities, Risks & Best Practices

Program Airs: December 5, 2 p.m. ET In this engaging webinar we will explore the rapidly growing role of AI in the transportation industry. Discover the beneficial applications and the risks associated with AI adoption in the trucking industry.

December 5, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

Amazon Exceeds Profit Forecasts, Predicts Q4 Sales Surge

“As we get into the holiday season, we’re excited about what we have in store for customers,” CEO Andy Jassy said in a statement.

Matt Day | Bloomberg News
October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Waymo Valued Over $45B After Latest Funding Round

The business said late last week that it had raised $5.6 billion in new capital at an undisclosed value. The financing was led by Alphabet, which also owns Google.

October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Werner’s Mahon Details Aggressive Approach to Cybersecurity

CLEVELAND — Werner Enterprises cybersecurity lead Daragh Mahon detailed his aggressive and innovative approach to protecting the company's assets during the NMaf Cybersecurity Conference on Oct. 29.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024