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.
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, 2013Best 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.
Staffing Firm TransForce Acquires DriveForce
Driver staffing firm TransForce said it has acquired DriveForce, a regional staffing company. Terms were not disclosed.
July 23, 2013Senate 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, 2013Bill 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.
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, 2013Postal 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, 2013Oil 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, 2013Existing 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, 2013Mass. 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, 2013Hino 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