President Joe Biden plans to allow expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline in an effort to lower fuel prices and counter the political blowback from them.
April 12, 2022Trucking Business News
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.
Rand McNally Widens Connected Vehicle Presence With Fleetsu Acquisition
Rand McNally moved to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space by acquiring Fleetsu, the company announced April 12.
April 12, 2022Pennsylvania Legislator Introduces Bathroom Access Bill for Drivers
Inspired by Washington state’s successful legislation this year giving truckers greater access to bathroom facilities, a Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill in that state’s General Assembly to do the same.
April 11, 2022What Happens When Police Pull Over a Driverless Vehicle? Watch.
Who gets a ticket in a driverless car? It turns out no one does, the San Francisco Police learned recently.
April 11, 2022Perspective: Leveraging the Power of Hybrid Work
Remote work can open trucking and logistics companies up to talent from new markets and people.
April 11, 2022Flexibility Key to Addressing Supply Chain Delays, 3PLs Say
SAN DIEGO — Closer collaboration and a willingness to find different ways to move freight are among the ways that third-party logistics providers have been navigating the supply chain disruptions, delays and scarce capacity that have characterized the past two years.
April 11, 2022Roehl Raises Pay With New Driver Compensation Plan
Roehl Transport has made a change to its driver pay plans that will allow driving teammates to make 12% to 14% more, the company announced April 6.
April 11, 2022Amazon Kicks Off Jumbo 7-Part Bond Sale
Amazon.com Inc. is offering investment-grade bonds for general corporate purposes that may include repaying debt as well as funding acquisitions and share buybacks in its first note sale in about a year.
April 11, 2022Elon Musk Won’t Join Twitter’s Board
Twitter Inc.’s shares slid after Elon Musk decided not to join its board, a stunning twist to a weeklong saga that has captivated the tech community and touched off renewed speculation about the company’s future.
April 11, 2022Labor Challenges, Supply Chain Issues Continue to Hinder Trailer Production
Demand for trailers remains red-hot, but shortages of labor, components and supplies are restricting production, making it difficult for trailer makers to meet demand and set prices — with no end in sight for the long term.
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