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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Promoting Women in Trucking

A group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation that aims to support women entering the trucking industry.

March 2, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Navistar Offers Free Warranty on Certain Used LT and RH Models

Navistar International Corp. announced it is offering a free one-year, 100,000-mile factory-backed warranty for engine and aftertreatment systems on its most popular used on-highway vehicles, the LT and RH series, that meet certain criteria.

March 2, 2021
BusinessFuel

OPEC Production Plunges as Saudis Deliver Extra Oil Cutbacks

OPEC’s crude production plunged in February as Saudi Arabia delivered extra cutbacks intended to clear the remnants of a global supply glut.

March 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Volvo to Make Only Electric Vehicles by 2030

Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online.

March 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsTop 50

COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions

The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.

March 2, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Progressives Propose Wealth Tax to Fund Infrastructure

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her proposed wealth tax on households worth more than $50 million could help pay for investments in infrastructure, child care and health reforms as part of President Joe Biden’s plan to “Build Back Better” after the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately hit low-income families.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US Economy, Trucking Poised for Strong 2021, Economists Predict

The U.S. economy and trucking are poised for a strong second half of the year and into 2022, now that a third COVID-19 vaccine has been approved.

March 1, 2021
Business

Crowley Maritime Promotes Dan Warner to Chief Financial Officer

Crowley Maritime Corp. announced it promoted senior executive Dan Warner to chief financial officer and he will lead a consolidated finance group.

March 1, 2021
Business

Kenworth Medium-Duty Electric Trucks Eligible for CARB Incentive

Kenworth Truck Co. announced its new Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric vehicles qualify for an $85,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

North Dakota Bill Proposes Amending Truck Restrictions for Road Train Pilot

Legislation that would temporarily amend truck length and weight restrictions is making its way through the North Dakota Legislative Assembly.

March 1, 2021