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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.

BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Gatik’s Self-Driving Delivery Vans Head North to Canada

Gatik, a Silicon Valley-based self-driving startup, has begun hauling cargo for Loblaws Inc., Canada’s largest grocer.

November 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

US Capitol Christmas Tree Photo Gallery

From harvesting, to transport, to arrival in D.C., to the lighting, check out photos of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree's journey from the forests of Colorado to the nation's capital.

November 23, 2020
BusinessTop 50

Top 50 Global Freight Carriers Face Major Disruption

Despite pandemic challenges, the companies ranked on the Transport Topics 2020 Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list have adjusted their operations to keep pace with ever-changing market conditions.

November 23, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

California Appeals Court Rules Motor Carriers Not Exempt From AB 5

The California Court of Appeals has issued an opinion declaring motor carriers are not exempt from a state law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as employees.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Manufacturing Sector Improves Despite Persisting COVID Issues

Manufacturing has improved greatly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but a lot of work remains, experts said during a panel discussion.

November 20, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Hyliion Names Jose Oxholm Chief Compliance Officer

Hyliion Holdings Corp., a supplier of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 vehicles, has appointed Jose Oxholm chief compliance officer and general counsel.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

How a Texas ā€˜Fender Bender’ Truck Accident Turned Into a $32 Million Nuclear Jury Verdict

A civil action against FTS International Services remains one of dozens of so-called ā€œnuclearā€ verdicts against motor carriers, defined as awards in excess of $10 million, that in recent years have been on a steep rise.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Biden Unlikely to Quickly Unwind China Tariffs, Democrat Ally Says

President-elect Joe Biden isn’t likely to quickly unwind the tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on Chinese imports, said Delaware Senator Chris Coons, a close ally of the incoming leader.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

Trucking Offered Measure of Stability in Diesel Revenue as Pandemic Caused Gas Tax Revenue to Tank

In addition to essential supplies, truck drivers during the pandemic provided a service that is less tangible but no less important: boosting revenue for state transportation departments.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

States Take Action as COVID-19 Chokes Revenue Streams

Many state transportation agencies continue to develop revenue forecasts to determine how much money they can expect to lose in fuel tax revenue, tolls and transit fares in the wake of the pandemic.

November 20, 2020