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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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Cybertruck Toy Release Delayed Five Months, but Don’t Blame Tesla

Tesla Inc. watchers know all about blown deadlines for product releases by the electric vehicle manufacturer, but even fans of the brand who are too young to drive won’t be getting a promised Cybertruck stocking stuffer this year.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

North Carolina Environmental Chief Michael Regan Tapped to Lead EPA

President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Michael Regan to lead the EPA, putting a North Carolina environmental regulator in line to chart national policy on combating climate change and pollution, according to people familiar with the matter.

December 17, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTCA

Lordstown Motors, Camping World Team Up on EV Network

Lordstown Motors and Camping World will partner on a national electric-vehicle service and collision network for Lordstown Motors vehicles.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Final Rule Adds Flexibility to CDL Skills Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule to increase flexibility in the commercial driver license skills test process.

December 17, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

EV Startup Canoo Fast-Tracks Launch of Commercial Delivery Van

Electric vehicle startup Canoo Holdings Ltd. is talking up the commercial vehicle sales part of a business model that has attracted more attention for its planned consumer-subscription service.

December 17, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Strong Freight Rates Drive Up Demand for Leased Trucks

The strong freight rates experienced by the transportation industry are driving an increase in truck leasing.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volkswagen Loses Top EU Court Case in Diesel Scandal

The European Union’s top court ruled that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to cheat on emission tests and cannot argue it was merely protecting car engines.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Tesla Beats Detroit Rivals by Almost Two Years on Brake Safety

Tesla is the lone U.S. automaker to meet a commitment to equip all its models with automatic emergency braking almost two years ahead of schedule.

December 17, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Airfreight Booking Site Cargo.one Receives $42 Million in Funding

Cargo .one, which operates an online system for airfreight booking, raised $42 million from investors after the COVID-19 crisis helped to drive new business.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Jobless Claims Rise to 885,000 Amid Resurgence of Virus

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September.

December 17, 2020