Greenlane plans to establish a second commercial electric vehicle charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10.
August 12, 2025Trucking 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.
4 Top Truck Makers Sue CARB, Newsom Over Emissions Rules
Daimler, International, Paccar and Volvo Group are suing the California Air Resources Board on grounds that federal actions vacated the state’s efforts to enforce its own emissions rules.
August 11, 2025DOT Restarts EV Charger Funding After Court Blocked Halt
Key provisions from a program designed to develop a national network of electric vehicle charging stations were recently updated by the Trump administration.
August 11, 2025Trump Extends China Tariff Truce for 90 Days to Nov. 10
President Donald Trump on Aug. 11 extended a tariff truce with China for another 90 days through Nov. 10, stabilizing trade ties between the world’s two largest economies.
August 11, 2025GM Revives Plans for Personal Self-Driving Car
“We’re accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight,” spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.
August 11, 2025Coastal Group Opens $41.8M Missouri Cold Storage Facility
An affiliate of Coastal Group has opened a $41.8 million cold storage facility in its home state, at a site that’s being touted as sitting within a 10-hour drive of most of the U.S. population.
August 11, 2025Ford Pivots From Electrifying Big Trucks to Budget EVs
The plan is part of what Farley called a “tremendous pivot” away from its earlier strategy of electrifying its largest models, which it largely abandoned a year ago.
August 11, 2025Beyond Premiums: How Claims Are Redefining Insurance Value
The most successful fleets aren't chasing cheap premiums—they’re partnering with insurers who deliver faster claims, greater transparency, and real uptime impact. Discover the four trends in trucking insurance that are unlocking new possibilities for profitability in difficult markets.
August 11, 2025California EV Incentives Stall as Federal Credit Nears End
The pending expiration of federal rebates sets the stage for a nationwide rush of EV buying before the $7,500 federal credit expires.
August 11, 2025CATL Mine Shutdown in China Sparks Global Lithium Rally
The lithium mine closure has spurred speculation that Beijing might move to suspend other projects as it tackles overcapacity across the economy.
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