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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, Technology

Roehl Transport to Equip 500 Trailers With Trailer Tails

Roehl Transport said it will install drag-reducing aerodynamic “tails,” supplied by ATDynamics Inc., on 500 trailers.

July 23, 2013

Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide

For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.

Business

Staffing Firm TransForce Acquires DriveForce

Driver staffing firm TransForce said it has acquired DriveForce, a regional staffing company. Terms were not disclosed.

July 23, 2013
Government, Business

Senate Confirms Gina McCarthy as EPA Administrator

The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Obama’s nominees to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Labor, news services reported.

July 22, 2013
Business

Bill Would Boost Carriers’ Insurance Minimums Nearly 500%

A House bill would increase the minimum liability insurance trucking companies must have to $4,422,000, from the current $750,000, which hasn’t changed in 33 years.

Timothy Cama | Staff Reporter
July 22, 2013
Business, Technology

EFS Launches Upgraded Interface for McLeod Dispatch Software

Corporate payment company Electronic Funds Source said Monday it has launched an upgraded interactive interface with McLeod Software’s dispatch software.

July 22, 2013
Business

Postal Service Renews Call for Five-Day Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service said it has again asked Congress to allow for a five-day delivery schedule as part of its five-year business plan.

July 22, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls From Highest Level in 16 Months on Weak Home Sales

Oil prices fell from a 16-month high Monday on reports of weaker existing home sales, Bloomberg News reported.

July 22, 2013
Business

Existing Home Sales Decline 1.2% in June

Existing home sales fell 1.2% in June due to lack of supply, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.

July 22, 2013
Government, Business

Mass. Governor Vetoes Transportation Bill

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) has vetoed a transportation funding bill, saying the state Legislature did not fulfill his request to offset a loss of tolls from the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Associated Press reported.

July 22, 2013
Business

Hino Trucks Begins Preventive Service Care Program

Hino Motor Sales USA, Novi, Mich., said it has begun a preventive service care program for its diesel trucks.

July 22, 2013