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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.

BusinessTechnologySafety

Chip Shortage Set to Worsen as COVID Rampages Through Malaysia

The number of COVID-19 infections is surging in Malaysia, threatening to aggravate shortages of semiconductors and other components that have hammered automakers for months.

August 24, 2021
BusinessFuel

TravelCenters of America Adds Franchise in Kansas

TravelCenters of America Inc. announced the opening of a TA Express travel center in Edgerton, Kan.

August 23, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Pilot Freight Services, American Linehaul Announce Strategic Partnership

Pilot Freight Services has formed a strategic partnership with American Linehaul Corp. to expand its middle-mile expedited less-than-truckload capabilities, the companies announced Aug. 19.

August 23, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Biden: Companies Should Mandate Vaccine

President Joe Biden said full approval of the Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine should clear the way for companies to impose vaccine requirements for employees.

August 23, 2021
BusinessTop 100

Yellow President Darrel Harris Sees Bright Future in Trucking

Yellow President Darrel Harris can still remember his first day in the trucking industry.

August 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Nikola Awarded DOE Grant to Research Hydrogen Refueling

Nikola Corp. announced the U.S. Department of Energy awarded it a grant of $2 million to advance research into autonomous refueling technologies for future hydrogen fueling stations.

August 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Goodyear, Plus Announce Autonomous Trucks Collaboration

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a collaboration with automated driving company Plus to integrate Goodyear’s suite of services with Plus technology.

August 23, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Cowan Systems Implements Driver Incentive Program

Cowan Systems has implemented an incentive program that guarantees every newly hired driver a $15,000 bonus, the company announced Aug. 19.

August 23, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Growth at Services, Factories Slows to Eight-Month Low

U.S. business activity continues to downshift, with growth slowing to an eight-month low in August against a backdrop of materials shortages, a lack of labor and an upswing in coronavirus infections.

August 23, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Sensata Technologies Acquires Spear Power Systems

Sensata Technologies announced the acquisition of Spear Power Systems, which provides lithium-ion-based energy storage systems for land, sea and air applications.

August 23, 2021