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.
Daimler Delivers 1,000th Truck Powered by Natural Gas
Daimler Trucks North America said it has delivered its 1,000th truck powered by natural gas and added it was the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to reach that mark.
November 28, 2011Opinion: Nafta Works
The slogans on signs held by opponents of the cross-border trucking provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement have included statements such as “Nafta Kills!”
November 28, 2011Editorial: Looking Toward 2012
There is every reason to believe that 2012 will be a good year for the trucking industry, based on what’s happened so far this year and on reasonably strong U.S. economic growth projections.
November 28, 2011Letters: Taxes, Speed Limiting
Your Oct. 31 “Analysis” from The Associated Press, which was headlined “Small Business Tax Deduction to Shrink, Showing Importance of Year-End Planning” (p. 7), stated: “The maximum that can be deducted under the two deductions combined is $2 million.”
November 28, 2011Southern California Utility to Buy More NG Trucks
Southern California Gas Co. plans to add about 1,000 new natural-gas-powered trucks to its fleet over the next five years.
November 28, 2011Shippers Locking Up Trucks Ahead of Feared 2012 Shortage
ATLANTA — Shippers and brokers say they anticipate freight perils ahead in 2012, with a looming lack of truck capacity that could be exacerbated by a possible reduction in drivers’ allowable hours, according to comments during a recent industry event here.
November 28, 2011Floor Makers Using New Materials, Designs to Meet Fleet Demands for Longer Trailer Life
Fleets today are running their trailers longer than they ever have, and they expect trailer suppliers to make products that can meet higher standards.
November 28, 2011OEMs Uncertain About Cuts In U.S. Spending on Defense
Truck and component manufacturers who also build military products say they are confident they will be able to hold on to much of that business even as the U.S. armed forces face potential slashes in their future budgets.
November 28, 2011Lack of Infrastructure Dampens Promise of Natural Gas as Alternative to Diesel
WASHINGTON — Natural gas holds a great deal of promise for the trucking industry as an alternative to diesel, but with the hurdles of infrastructure and costs, it’s rarely a viable option currently, trucking stakeholders said.
November 28, 2011ATA’s Graves Backs Sustainability Efforts, Praises EPA’s Fuel Economy Standard
WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves applauded the trucking industry for its steps toward environmental sustainability, paying special attention to the SmartWay program and the fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions regulations published this year.
November 28, 2011