Trucking Business News

About 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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Sunbelt Rentals Orders Peterbilt’s 579EV Class 8 Model

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced an order from Sunbelt Rentals for five of its heavy-duty battery-electric Model 579EVs intended to deliver rental machinery.

July 16, 2021
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Clashes With Mexico, Canada on Car Rules in Risk to USMCA

The U.S. is clashing with Mexico and Canada over rules for cars shipped across regional borders, with automakers and governments telling the Biden administration that it’s imperiling the success of their new trade pact.

July 16, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian to Delay Production on Supply Chain Woes

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric pickup maker backed by Amazon .com Inc., is pushing back to September its plans to start production of its debut vehicle, which was supposed to begin this month.

July 16, 2021
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Federal Officials Tackle Congestion at Ports

A group of federal transportation representatives held a roundtable discussion with local leaders and supply chain executives July 15 to discuss congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

July 16, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Some States Slow to Transmit Driver Convictions to Regulators

A new Department of Transportation Inspector General audit criticized states for too often failing to transmit driver electronic conviction notifications in a timely manner to federal regulators.

July 16, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

DOT Officials Offer Overview of Automated Vehicle Testing

Commercial trucking operations are included in the slew of connected and automated vehicle testing activities the federal government is currently pursuing.

July 16, 2021
BusinessTop 100

Werner Enterprises Opens New Pennsylvania Terminal

Werner Enterprises opened a new terminal located in Lehigh Valley, Pa., the company announced July 12.

July 16, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100TCA

FedEx to Invest $100 Million in Logistics Company in India

FedEx Express Corp. on July 16 said it has entered into equity and commercial agreements with Delhivery, a logistics and supply chain services company in India, which will utilize their combined strengths to unlock India’s international trade potential.

July 16, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Gain in Retail Sales Underscores Solid, Steady Consumer Activity

U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly in June, reflecting fairly broad gains across spending categories and wrapping up a solid quarter for household demand.

July 16, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Factory Output Dips 0.1% in June on Auto Chip Shortage

WASHINGTON — U.S. factory output slid last month as a shortage of computer chips disrupted auto production.

July 16, 2021