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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.

Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Fierce Snowstorm Still Stalling Freight in New England; N.Y., N.J. Open Roads

New York and New Jersey have reopened their roads, but freight traffic was stalled in upper New England as snow continued to fall farther north in Massachusetts and Maine and trucks were forced to layover in states to the south and west.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015

Best Trucking Software 2024

For growing asset-based carriers, ensuring you have the right trucking software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more higher-paying loads.

Business

Blizzard Dies Out in New York, Roars Through New England

The New York region lurched back to life after a storm advertised as a potentially life-threatening blizzard ended up as a mundane winter snowfall.

January 26, 2015
Business

FedEx Delivers Lombardi Trophy for Super Bowl XLIX

FedEx Corp. played an important role in the preparations for Super Bowl XLIX by delivering a key piece of hardware to the game — the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

January 26, 2015
Business

West Coast Negotiators Reach Chassis Deal

West Coast port contract negotiators have reached an agreement on how to handle chassis-related issues, raising hopes for a tentative contract agreement.

January 26, 2015
Government, Business, Fuel, Safety, Autonomous

Trucking Industry to Congress: Raise Fuel Taxes

American Trucking Associations is calling on members of the 114th Congress to approve an increase of federal fuel taxes to fund infrastructure programs under a long-term highway bill this year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 26, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

Key Senate Subcommittee to Examine Transportation Connectivity

An influential Senate panel that oversees truck safety issues is scheduled to meet Jan. 29 to gather input from industry leaders about ways to improve transportation connectivity around the country.

January 26, 2015
Government, Business, Autonomous

House Speaker: Fund Highway Bill through Tax Reform

During a Jan. 25 broadcast of CBS’ “60 Minutes,” House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said the GOP-led Congress would be able to work with the Obama White House to advance a multiyear highway bill that modernizes aging infrastructure critical to the trucking sector.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 26, 2015
Business

Celadon Buys N.C. Carrier Taylor Express

Celadon Group Inc. purchased Taylor Express Inc., a regional dry van and dry bulk for-hire and dedicated truckload carrier, for $43 million in cash, the Indianapolis-based carrier announced Jan. 26.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
January 26, 2015
Business

Northeast Cities, States Issue Travel Bans as Storm Bears Down

A nor’easter blizzard of historic proportions barreling up the U.S. East Coast prompted authorities to shut highways, transit systems, schools, Broadway shows and sporting events in a swath from New Jersey through New England.

January 26, 2015
Business, Autonomous

Former Roadway CEO Wickham Dies at 68

Former Roadway Corp. CEO and prominent trucking industry leader Michael Wickham, 68, died on Jan. 20 at his home in Palm Coast, Florida.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
January 26, 2015