Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. face the gravest threat yet to their business models after an appeals court ruled they must treat their drivers in California as employees instead of independent contractors.
October 23, 2020Trucking Business News
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.
Tesla Is Recalling About 30,000 Imported Vehicles in China
Tesla Inc. is recalling about 30,000 imported Model S and Model X vehicles in China because of suspension problems, a setback for the U.S. electric-car maker just as it faces intensifying competition in the world’s largest auto market.
October 23, 2020USPS Ordered to Restore High-Speed Machines for Election Mail
A federal judge ordered the U.S. Postal Service to restore high-speed mail-sorting machines at any facilities that are unable to process first-class election mail quickly enough — a major concern for states as the postal agency continues to struggle with service performance.
October 23, 2020On Infrastructure, Trump Touts Regulatory Streamlining, Biden Eyes Clean Energy
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden offer differing views for improving the nation's infrastructure.
October 23, 2020Sen. Gardner, Hickenlooper Highlight Policy Records
While the 2020 presidential contest dominates national headlines, the Senate election cycle is highlighting freight transportation and infrastructure policy of states with key commercial corridors.
October 23, 2020Climate Change Resilience Front-and-Center for House Democrats
Pursuing infrastructure policies that adopt climate change resilience is expected next year on Capitol Hill if Democrats retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 23, 2020Plus Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider
Plus, a provider of self-driving truck technology, announced it selected Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider to support the commercial deployment of its system.
October 22, 2020U.S. Xpress Announces Strong Profit for Q3
U.S. Xpress Enterprises posted increased earnings on a modest revenue gain during the third quarter, the fleet announced Oct. 22.
October 22, 2020Chicago Mayor’s Budget Proposal Calls for City Fuel Tax Hike
Chicago is planning for a 3-cent fuel tax increase in an effort to help restore the city’s financial well-being amid the coronavirus pandemic,
October 22, 2020Early Adopters of Electric Trucks Say Planning, Partnerships Are Crucial
Truck makers are beginning to introduce battery-electric models, but successfully deploying this new breed of commercial vehicle requires fleets to manage a bevy of new considerations, including installation of charging equipment, coordination with utility companies and exploring government incentives.
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