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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.

BusinessEquipment

Guide To Raising Labor Rates In A Heavy-Duty Repair Shop

You’ll learn what impacts your labor rate and what factors you need to consider when raising it. You’ll also learn how to raise that rate—and the right way to communicate that raise to customers. 

August 1, 2022
Business

How to Tackle Customer Service & Inside Sales Staffing Woes 

Good labor is hard to find, and it’s only getting harder. Recent research sponsored by DDC FPO determined how labor, skill, and work ethic shortages – particularly in customer service and inside sales roles – impact carriers and third-party logistics providers.

August 1, 2022
BusinessEquipment

How Goodyear Helps Last Mile Fleets Achieve Total Mobility

Managing a last mile fleet presents unique challenges. Discover how Goodyear helps last mile fleets find the right tire solutions, stay ahead of issues, reduce downtime and minimize costs to achieve Total Mobility. 

August 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Use the Best Source of Market Pricing

Axle Logistics uses their TMS to pinpoint rates, forecast trends, and accelerate training. Find out how. Without MPact, getting the same level of analytics would be impossible in many cases and time-consuming at best. – Shawn McLeod

August 1, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Building A Realistic Bridge to Alternative Fuel For Long Haul Transportation

Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.   

August 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

The Future of Freight Transportation in Ports, Policy, and Pilot Programs

With the U.S. experiencing a 40-year high on both inflation and fuel prices, the freight transportation industry has much to contend with in addition to persistent supply chain challenges. How much of an impact will state policies like AB 5 have on the industry? Register now to hear ATA President Chris Spear address these concerns and more on Aug. 11.

August 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Automate Your Bid Process

Learn how Sharp Transportation improved their operating ratio. We’re more confident when we bid, because we know we’ve got more accurate data on costs. – Zan Sharp

August 1, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Find Out Where You Make Money

L.J. Rogers Trucking, K & L Freight Management, and Nick Strimbu, Inc. are looking at their costs from every angle.  That’s the key - don’t just look at the revenue. Look at the actual profit on that lane or that customer. – Cory Knowlton

August 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds

Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.

August 1, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Logistics Firm Terra Worldwide Explores $1 Billion Sale

Terra Worldwide Logistics, a closely held provider of logistics services, is exploring a sale amid consolidation in the industry, according to people familiar with the matter.

August 1, 2022

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