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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.

BusinessTechnology

Goldman Sachs Creates Joint Venture for Auto Technology Deals

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is creating a joint venture in its investment bank focused on catering to auto technology clients such as Tesla Inc. and the new class of companies trying to take on the top electric vehicle maker.

February 12, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

Transportation Expert Highlights I-64 Pavement Recycling Project

Pavement recycling presents opportunities for cost reduction and environmental sustainability, according to the principal research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council.

February 11, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Trailer Orders Ease; Supply Chain Issues Rise

U.S. trailer orders in January were 29,100, up 94% from the same month last year, ACT Research reported, citing manufacturers’ initial data.

February 11, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Locomation Partners With Rush to Advance Autonomous Trucking

Locomation, a technology platform, announced Feb. 10 a strategic relationship with Rush Enterprises to advance autonomous trucking.

February 11, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Ryder Reports Q4 Improved Earnings

Ryder System Inc. on Feb. 11 reported fourth-quarter net income of $25.6 million, or 48 cents per share, compared with a loss of $53.5 million, or loss of $1.02, in the same period a year ago.

February 11, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Economy Is Improving, but Challenges Remain, Economists Say

The U.S. economy is poised for a strong recovery in the third quarter, provided the number of people being given the COVID-19 vaccine significantly improves and Congress and the White House reach a COVID relief package.

February 11, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Panel Advances Guidance on Biden COVID-19 Proposal

Emergency aid for the transit and aviation sectors was approved in legislation advanced by the transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives Feb. 10.

February 11, 2021
Business

Rush Q4 Net Income Rises on Fresh Demand, Cost Controls

Truck dealership Rush Enterprises reported net income rose and revenue slipped in the fourth quarter.

February 11, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

US State Jobless Claims Ease While Federal Programs Swell

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell slightly last week while claims for federal benefits swelled, illustrating the persistent challenges in the system of delivering financial aid to the nation’s jobless.

February 11, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Texas, Ohio Earn Mediocre Infrastructure Grades From ASCE

Texas and Ohio, which serve as important freight hubs, earned mediocre grades on the infrastructure report cards recently issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

February 11, 2021