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.
Companies Partner on Route-Fleet Software
C2Logix Inc. and CD SRVS said they are combining their products to offer a single offering for route optimization and fleet communication.
August 29, 2011EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
More Lenders Turn to Trucking as Housing Market Remains Weak
The housing market crash apparently has had at least one silver lining for trucking: It has brought more lenders into the truck financing market.
August 29, 2011Equipment Lessors’ Rental Business Grows as Fleets Replace Old Trucks, Test Equipment
Equipment-leasing and fleet-management firms said they are seeing a rise in demand for truck rentals as customers seek to replace aging vehicles and test new technology in response to improving business conditions.
August 29, 2011Honoring Our Drivers
This year in Orlando, Fla., the National Truck Driving Championships produced another crop of deserving winners, fitting role models for the men and women who move America’s economy in their rigs every day of every year.
August 29, 2011Interest in Natural Gas Truck Fuel Increases; Industry Observers Predict Rising Sales
Sales of natural-gas-powered trucks will grow faster than the rest of the North American market, hitting almost 30,000 units by 2017, consulting firm Frost & Sullivan said.
August 29, 2011Roadrunner Agrees to Purchase Logistics Firm for $97.5 Million
Bidding to broaden its market reach, less-than-truckload hauler Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire Prime Logistics Corp., a food logistics firm that operates as Prime Distribution Services Inc., for about $97.5 million.
August 29, 2011Port Authority Sets Toll Jump for Trucks Crossing into NYC
Tolls for trucks entering New York City from New Jersey will more than double over the next five years, a larger increase than originally proposed.
August 29, 2011PeopleNet Executives Brief Customers, Outline Updated Back-Office Package
BOCA RATON, Fla. — PeopleNet’s short-term plans for new products, services and upgrades are not likely to change as a result of its recent acquisition by Trimble Navigation Ltd., executives told customers.
August 29, 2011Mica Said to Support Temporary Funding for Transportation When Congress Returns
Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will support a temporary extension of the nation’s current transportation plan when Congress returns to session next month, an aide said.
August 29, 2011Janine Valle Dies at 61; Was Vice President Of Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Janine Valle, vice president of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, died Aug. 21 at the age of 61.
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