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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

High Demand, Rising Component Costs Put Pressure on Trailer Production

Fleets looking to order new box trailers this fall — particularly dry van or refrigerated units — may be in for some sticker shock and a long wait.

July 9, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Geodis Expands Freight Brokerage Capacity With Velocity Acquisition

Geodis has reached an agreement to acquire all assets of Velocity Freight Transport, the supply chain operator announced July 6.

July 9, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Kansas Details Plans for Six Highway Projects

A list of six highway projects announced this week by Gov. Laura Kelly includes three projects to repair and upgrade U.S. 50 in the Harvey County area.

July 9, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

EU Plans Phaseout of Combustion Engine Era

The European Union is set to propose a switch to zero-emission vehicles and boost its renewable energy target in an unprecedented push to align its economy with more ambitious climate targets.

July 9, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Stellantis Says 98% of Models to Be Electric or Hybrid by 2025

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that by 2025, 98% of its models in Europe and North America will have fully electric or plug-in gas-electric hybrid versions.

July 9, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Business Groups, Unions Join Together on Infrastructure Plan

WASHINGTON — Major business and union groups have formed a new coalition designed to add momentum for a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that the Senate is expected to take up this month.

July 9, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Federal Leaders Host Roundtable With Trucking Executives

Federal officials met with trucking industry representatives to discuss driver retention and supply chain issues July 8.

July 8, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Thousands of Railcars Stuck After Canadian Wildfires

Thousands of railcars loaded with grain are idled in the Vancouver corridor after Western Canadian wildfires damaged two main lines, while repairs enable a small but rising number to reach the country’s biggest port.

July 8, 2021
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Trucking Operations Continue as Heat Pounds Western States

As extreme heat smothers western states, trucking operations are pressing on at a regular pace.

July 8, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Ford-Backed Argo Chooses Citigroup, JPMorgan to Go Public

Argo AI, the self-driving startup backed by Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG, is working with investment bankers as it prepares to go public as soon as this year with a valuation expected to top $7 billion.

July 8, 2021