Business

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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

Phillips Named Grand Champ, Topping 428 Other Truckers

Con-way Freight driver Paul Phillips has participated in truck driving competitions for 15 years. Even though this year was only his second appearance at the nationals, he believed he had a shot at the top prize.

August 22, 2011

Infographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage

Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that technology alone isn’t enough.

Business

Robert Windsor Jr. Dies at 85; ATA Chairman’s Father Was 30-Year President of Hahn Transportation

Robert Windsor Jr., former president of Hahn Transportation Inc., New Market, Md., died Aug. 16 following a short illness. He was 85.

August 22, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 6.2¢ to $3.835

The national average price of diesel fuel declined for a third straight week, dipping 6.2 cents to an almost six-month low of $3.835 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy.

August 22, 2011
Business

Gordon Trucking Acquires Buske Lines

Truckload hauler Gordon Trucking said it has acquired Buske Lines, Edwardsville, Ill.

August 19, 2011
Business, Logistics

Old Dominion Starts Indiana Expansion Project

Old Dominion Freight Line said it has broken ground on an expansion of its regional hub in Indianapolis that will cost nearly $22 million.

August 19, 2011
Business, Logistics

Ceva's 2Q Earnings Jump

Ceva Logistics, the Netherlands-based logistics operator, said its second-quarter results improved over 2010.

August 19, 2011
Business, Equipment

Systems Supplier Balqon To Go Public With Stock

Balqon Corp., which makes electric drive and battery systems for heavy trucks, said it intends to sell 8.2 million shares of its stock to the public.

August 19, 2011
Business, Logistics

Bourque Releases YardMaster 2.0 Software

Bourque Logistics, a supplier of logistics software to industrial shippers, has introduced the latest version of its YardMaster Truck software.

August 19, 2011
Business, Logistics

LinkAmerica Names Simone CEO

LinkAmerica Corp., a Tulsa, Okla., trucking and logistics company, has named John Simone its new CEO.

August 19, 2011
Business, Logistics

Intermodal Traffic Rises 0.8% for Week

Intermodal traffic rose 0.8% last week on higher container traffic, the Association of American Railroads reported.

August 19, 2011