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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.

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Patriot Sells Flatbed Unit Sunbelt Transport

Patriot Transportation Holding lost $402,000 in its fiscal third quarter and the company said it sold flatbed carrier unit Sunbelt Transport.

August 17, 2009
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N.Y. Manufacturing Index Shows First Gain in 16 Months

Manufacturing activity in the New York region contracted at the slowest pace in more than a year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Monday.

August 17, 2009
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NTTC Launches New Web Site

National Tank Truck Carriers Monday launched its new Web site, featuring updated information for its members and the public.

August 17, 2009
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Chinese Wholesale Site to Use UPS Technology

UPS Inc. said that it will collaborate with Chinese wholesale marketplace DHgate in a deal that will allow DHgate to use UPSs online shipping tools.

August 17, 2009
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Opinion: Survive the Slump: Invest in Technology

Though its true that many transportation companies are cutting back on expenses during this sluggish economy, carefully calculated investments in information technology can bring both immediate payback and long-term success.

August 17, 2009
Business

Economist Says Onboard Recorders Offer Fleets Potential Efficiencies

PALM HARBOR, Fla. Despite privacy and other concerns about the technology within the trucking industry, fleets should consider investing in electronic onboard records for a number of important reasons, economist Noel Perry said.

August 17, 2009
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Letters: Reregulation (Contd.), Fighting Back

This is just a comment on the letter headlined Safety, Reregulation that ran in the July 20 issue.

August 17, 2009
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Stock Market/Oil Price Two-Step

The new economic Siamese twins, namely the stock market and oil prices, are continuing to rise in lockstep, bringing relief and pain to consumers and the national economy simultaneously.

August 17, 2009
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ATA Launches Webinar Series

American Trucking Associations has launched a monthly series of industry-related webinars available to its members for free.

August 17, 2009
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Record Number of Truckers Head to Pittsburgh to Compete in Annual Super Bowl of Safety

Despite a challenging economic climate, a record number of drivers will participate in the National Truck Driving Championships this week.

August 17, 2009