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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.

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Wrench Time

How can trucking fleets get the most out of their technicians? Treat them like surgeons, says one executive.

July 23, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

TForce Logistics Expands Regional Last-Mile Delivery in Texas

The TFI International operating company, TForce Logistics, launched a regional e-commerce network in Texas, the company announced July 20.

July 22, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

EV Pickup Truck Maker Rivian Plans Second US Factory

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric pickup maker backed by Amazon.com Inc., is looking for a location for a second assembly plant in the U.S. before it has produced its first vehicle.

July 22, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

EV Startup Lucid’s SPAC Deal in Jeopardy

The blank-check company seeking to buy electric-car startup Lucid Motors Inc. made a last-minute appeal for retail shareholders to vote for the deal amid signs that it’s struggling to win their approval.

July 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Biden Team Plans for Chips Funding Before Congress Acts

The Biden administration is laying the groundwork to spend roughly $52 billion on semiconductor research and manufacturing even as it’s awaiting congressional approval of the funding, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

July 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Infrastructure Negotiations Continue; Senators Seek Details on Bill

Negotiations for a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure package in the U.S. Senate remain tenuous as strong Republican opposition challenges a plan by Democratic leaders to schedule a key floor vote in the waning days of July.

July 22, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

St. Louis Park, Minn., Considers Truck Parking Restrictions

Officials in St. Louis Park, Minn., are moving forward with an ordinance that would limit truck parking.

July 22, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Comparing Weigh Station Bypass Technologies

Program Aired: July 22, 2021. This presentation will show you how to save time and money with a weigh station bypass service. Learn how to select the best technology for your operation and how to develop an ROI model. Also, discover how to leverage additional benefits to get the most out of your service. 

July 22, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Union Pacific Reports Strong Q2 Earnings

Omaha, Neb.-based Union Pacific Corp. reported strong second-quarter results, surpassing expectations of Wall Street analysts.

July 22, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Infrastructure Deal in Sight After Medicare Agreement

A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a $579 billion infrastructure deal after agreeing to pay for it in part by delaying a Trump-era Medicare regulation, a key Democratic senator said July 22.

July 22, 2021