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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, Government, Logistics

Investors to Buy Livingston International

Canadian customs brokerage firm Livingston International Income Fund said that it has agreed to an acquisition offer from CPP Investment Board and Sterling Partners.

October 9, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Rail, Intermodal Traffic Fall for Week

Intermodal rail traffic in the United States fell 15.7% last week from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said in its weekly report.

October 9, 2009
Business, Equipment

Accuride Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Accuride Corp., a manufacturer of steel and aluminum truck and trailer wheels, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, Bloomberg reported.

October 8, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

ATRI Names Steve Williams Chairman

The American Transportation Research Institute has named Steve Williams, president of flatbed carrier Maverick USA, its new chairman.

October 8, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

Transportation Officials Cancel Plans for Trans-Texas Corridor

The Texas Department of Transportation has pulled the last plug on the Trans-Texas Corridor, Gov. Rick Perry's embattled plan to build a toll-road network across the state.

October 8, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Express-1 Acquires Freight Forwarder LRG

Express-1 Expedited Solutions said that it has acquired LRG International, an international freight forwarder specializing in ocean and air freight.

October 8, 2009
Business

Initial Jobless Claims Fall to 10-Month Low

Initial jobless claims fell to a 10-month low last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

October 8, 2009
Business, Safety, Government

ATA’s Graves Cites Trucking’s ‘Transformational Moment’

LAS VEGAS — American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves told trucking executives here that even after surviving a tough 2009, trucking’s future could hold more challenges given the changes being faced by both the industry and the country as a whole.

October 7, 2009
Business, Fuel

Diesel to Average $2.60 in Fourth Quarter, DOE Says

Diesel will average $2.60 in the fourth quarter, down slightly from the August-September average of $2.63, the Department of Energy said in its monthly short-term energy outlook.

October 7, 2009
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Onboard Systems Are Safe, Providers Say

Manufacturers of onboard communication systems for trucking defended their products’ safety, and some said that they can be used with minimal distraction from driving.

October 7, 2009