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, 2021Trucking 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.
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, 2021Pilot 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, 2021Biden: 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, 2021Yellow President Darrel Harris Sees Bright Future in Trucking
Yellow President Darrel Harris can still remember his first day in the trucking industry.
August 23, 2021Nikola 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, 2021Goodyear, 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, 2021Cowan 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, 2021Growth 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, 2021Sensata 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.
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