Business
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.
Trailer Orders Cool After 4Q Surge, But Still Gain 18% During January
Orders for new trailers in January slowed after a blistering fourth quarter but still were 18% higher during the month than a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
March 2, 2015Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
West Coast Ports Start to Clear Backlog After Tentative Agreement With Union
West Coast port operators strived to accelerate operations last week after a tentative contract agreement was reached, but carrier executives and experts see hurdles before the supply chain gets humming again.
March 2, 2015Replay: LiveOnWeb Tackles ELDs and Other Tech Topics
The finalization of FMCSA's ELD rule in September will have very tangible effects on your business. We talked about that and other technology-related topics in our LiveOnWeb free Webcast. Watch the replay.
February 27, 2015LiveOnWeb Extra: Interview with CVSA's Steve Keppler
Transport Topics technology reporter Seth Clevenger spoke with Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Executive Director Steve Keppler Feb. 24 to get his input on the coming electronic logging device mandate from FMCSA.
February 27, 2015Kevin Kelly Named CEO of American Fast Freight
American Fast Freight said it named Kevin Kelly its new CEO, effective immediately.
February 27, 2015Ritchie Bros. Reports Lower 4Q Income; Revenue Improves
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers reported its fourth-quarter earnings declined but its revenue rose 6% from a year ago.
Sunteck Appoints Ken Forster CEO
Sunteck Transport Group, a Florida-based freight brokerage firm, said it has appointed Ken Forster its new CEO.
Atlas Canada Appoints Schellenberg As President
Moving service provider Atlas Canada, a subsidiary of Atlas World Group, has appointed Barry Schellenberg as company president.
February 27, 2015Wabash National Realigns Wood Flooring Operations
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said it has realigned its wood flooring operations as part of its Commercial Trailer Products reporting segment.
February 27, 2015Marchbank to Succeed Connard as President of Trimac’s US Operations
Bulk carrier Trimac Transportation announced that Tom Connard, president and chief operating officer for its U.S. operations, will retire Aug. 1.
February 27, 2015