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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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Wisconsin DOT Launches Online Fleet Management Tool

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles recently launched an online program to help companies manage their fleets.

November 20, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Walgreens CFO Downplays Amazon’s Role in Pharmacy Industry

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s finance chief downplayed the impact of Amazon .com Inc. just days after the internet giant’s push into online pharmacy sent shares of pharmacies and drug distributors reeling.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

NHTSA Seeking Input on Autonomous Vehicle Rules

The U.S. government’s road safety agency is asking for public comment on how it should regulate safe deployment of self-driving vehicles.

November 19, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Airlines Warn of Weakening Demand Ahead of Holiday Travel

The holiday travel rebound U.S. airlines were anticipating is starting to wobble.

November 19, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.

November 19, 2020
BusinessTop 100

Trucking Companies Increasing Pay Could Indicate Greater Trend

Carriers are boosting compensation to address an ongoing driver shortage that some fear may worsen as a recent surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to put new strains on the supply chain.

November 19, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

GM: New Batteries Cut Electric Car Costs, Increase Range

General Motors says a pending breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of its electric vehicles so they equal those powered by gasoline within five years. The technology also will increase the range per charge to as much as 450 miles.

November 19, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

Manufacturers Stakeholder Calls for Trump-Biden Cooperation During Transition

Leaders at the National Association of Manufacturers argued the incoming administration would be better prepared to address concerns regarding the economy, national security and the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines via a collaborative process between President Donald Trump’s outgoing team and President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming personnel.

November 19, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

DTNA Enhances Customer Service Experience

Daimler Trucks North America is making headway on a yearlong customer service improvement initiative as it works with dealers to have parts and technicians ready to go when a broken truck reaches the service bay.

November 19, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Ports on Both Coasts Report Volume Surge in October

With a surge in imports, the nation’s ports are reporting record or near-record activity as warehouses and stores restock eight-plus months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2020