Transport Topics
Editorial: Mining Data to Cover More Miles
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The importance of mining repair data for information that can help improve the performance of motor carriers’ equipment was a continuous message during presentations at the annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations recently from companies across the spectrum of industry suppliers. They either introduced or updated products designed to wring more efficiencies out of freight operations.
New TMC Chairman Kenneth Calhoun Aims to Bolster Technician Recruiting, Training
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Advancing the Technology & Maintenance Council’s efforts to address the trucking industry’s technician shortage and enhancing education and training for entry-level workers are among the top priorities for Kenneth Calhoun, the council’s new general chairman and treasurer.
Oil Falls From Four-Month High on Concerns of Economic Slowdown
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Oil fell from its highest closing level in four months in New York as signs of a slowing global economy stirred concerns about fuel demand.
Soft Demand Expected for Tesla Model 3 Until Price Drops
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Demand for Tesla Inc’s Model 3 sedan is expected to remain soft in the United States until the release of the lower-priced $35,000 model next quarter, Cowen analyst Jeffrey Osborne said.
Yilport Said to Be in Talks for $2 Billion California Terminal
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Turkey’s Yilport Holding AS is in advanced talks to buy a container terminal in Long Beach, Calif., a deal that would value the facility at close to $2 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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