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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

Cost of Living, Minus Food, Rises More Than Expected in February

The cost of living in the U.S. excluding food and fuel rose more than forecast in February, reflecting broad-based gains that helped keep a floor under inflation.

March 24, 2015

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Greg Hewitt of DHL Express considers whether the trucking industry is prepared for a greener future.

Business

Penske Logistics to Acquire Transfreight North America

Penske Logistics said it reached agreement to buy third-party logistics firm Transfreight North America from Mitsui & Co. Terms were not disclosed.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

BorgWarner Unveils DuroSpeed Fan Drive

Truck components manufacturer BorgWarner Inc. announced a new two-speed cooling fan drive for severe service and vocational applications.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Detroit Radiator Introduces Powercool

Detroit Radiator Corp. will introduce its Powercool radiator this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2015
Business

Dicom Transportation Group Acquires Modern Forwarding of Ontario

Dicom Transportation Group of Montreal, Quebec, said it has acquired Modern Forwarding in Windsor, Ontario, as part of an effort to expand its capabilities in handling cross-border freight shipments.

March 23, 2015
Government, Business, Safety

Scott Darling Will Continue to Run FMCSA But Not in Acting Capacity

Transportation SecretaryAnthony Foxx has announced that Scott Darling will continue to run the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, although without the title of acting administrator.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

MATS 2015 Stands 'Good Chance' of Setting Attendance Record

Truck sales and orders suggest this could be the second-strongest year for North American heavy-duty vehicles on record, so the organizers of the Mid-America Trucking Show are paring the width of pedestrian aisles and chopping square footage for the food court to create more space for exhibitors.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Belmor to Host 'Shipping Wars' Star at Booth

Belmor, a company that makes heavy-duty truck accessories, said a star of the television show “Shipping Wars” will be signing autographs at its booth.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

ENow to Show Solar Technology on Wal-Mart Truck

ENow will display its latest solar-battery charging technology on a Wal-Mart truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Prime Inc. to Conduct Driver Health Seminar

Advice on exercising and choosing smarter meal options on the road will be the focus of a special seminar being conducted by refrigerated truckload carrier Prime Inc. on March 28 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2015