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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, Logistics, Government

CTA Asks For Environmental Technology Exceptions

The Canadian Trucking Alliance called on provincial governments to act swiftly to make regulations to allow weight and length considerations for technologies associated with CTA's enviroTruck program.

December 1, 2008

EDI 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.

Business, Safety, Government

NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 7.5%

Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 7.5% in September from the same month last year, the Department of Transportation said Monday.

December 1, 2008
Business

YRC, Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement on Contract Modification

YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters union have agreed tentatively on a cost-reduction package to reduce expenses, the two said.

Rip Watson | Special to Transport Topics
December 1, 2008
Business, Safety, Government

ISM Manufacturing Index Falls to 26-Year Low

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest pace in 26 years last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.

December 1, 2008
Government, Business

October Construction Spending Drops 1.2%

Construction spending fell 1.2% in October, the Commerce Department said Monday.

December 1, 2008
Government, Business, Safety

N.J. Turnpike Rates Rise Monday

Higher tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike take effect Monday, with discounts in place for trucking firms that spend at least $10,000 a month in tolls, the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press reported.

December 1, 2008
Business, Safety, Equipment

Class 8 Fleet Declines in 3Q as Freight Market Weakens

The number of U.S. Class 8 trucks on the road at the end of the third quarter dropped by 17,000 from a year earlier, the first year-to-year decline since research firm R.L. Polk & Co. began reporting on truck fleets in 2003.

December 1, 2008
Business, Fuel, Government, Autonomous

Navistar to Seek 2010 Delay

Truck and engine maker Navistar Inc. said it will take a “leadership role” in trying to convince Congress and the new administration to delay full implementation of 2010 heavy-duty truck engine emission mandates.

December 1, 2008
Business, Safety

Truck Tonnage Drops in October After 11 Consecutive Increases

October truck tonnage sank to its lowest level since 2003, dropping 1.8% from a year earlier and ending a streak of 11 consecutive monthly increases over 2007 levels, American Trucking Associations reported.

December 1, 2008
Business, Government, Safety, Equipment

Tires: Global Imports Begin to Slow

There are signs that the rise of global tire imports to the United States is beginning to slow as the economy weakens and costs increase.

December 1, 2008