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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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Engine Oil Suppliers Target Sustainability Amid Broader Push to Reduce Emissions

As the trucking industry explores zero-emission technologies such as battery-­electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, heavy-duty engine oil suppliers are applying less conspicuous methods of curbing airborne particulate matter and carbon emissions.

May 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

States Eye Federal Cash, Go Slow on Road Taxes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Raising state taxes to improve roads and bridges is one of the few things many Republican and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on in recent years.

May 3, 2021
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Kroger Joins Drone Delivery Race With Pilot From Ohio Store

Kroger Co. is diving into drone delivery, starting a pilot at a store near its Cincinnati headquarters.

May 3, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Canadian Pacific Objects to Potential Regulator Exemption for Rival Bid

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said Canadian National Railway Co.’s unsolicited offer for Kansas City Southern shouldn’t be exempt from tougher merger rules that the U.S. railroad regulator established two decades ago.

May 3, 2021
BusinessTechnology

SPAC Crackdown Threatens Environment That Powers EV Startups

The marriage between SPACs and clean-tech vehicle startups is on the rocks as regulators push for detail.

May 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Texas House Passes Bill That Would Help Curb Lawsuit Abuses

The Texas House of Representatives has passed legislation that would help curb the growing trend of lawsuit abuse targeting commercial vehicles in Texas.

April 30, 2021
BusinessTop 100

Leadership Changes Announced as UPS Freight Sale to TFI Inches Closer

With the pending sale later this year of UPS Freight to TFI International, leadership changes are taking place in anticipation of the new ownership.

April 30, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

MCE, Purkeys Offer Shorepower Connections for eTRUs

Mission Critical Electronics and its Purkeys subsidiary announced a system that connects hybrid electric transport refrigeration units to 480 volts alternating current power.

April 30, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Dana Raises $400 Million for Green Projects

Dana Inc. announced it has priced its offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2030 with net proceeds going toward recently completed or future eligible green projects.

April 30, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Forward Air Reports $362.2 Million Revenue for Q1

Forward Air Corp. saw revenue and earnings increase during the first quarter of 2021, the company reported April 29.

April 30, 2021