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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.

Government, Business

Canada to Open Alaska Consulate to Deepen Arctic Partnership

Canada will establish two new Arctic consulates in Alaska and Greenland and appoint a dedicated Arctic ambassador as part of a long-awaited strategy.

December 6, 2024
Business, Fuel

Chevron Slows Permian Growth in Hurdle to Trump Oil Plan

Chevron plans to slow production growth in the biggest U.S. oil field next year in the most definitive sign yet that President-elect Donald Trump faces an uphill battle to ramp up energy output.

December 6, 2024
Government, Business

US Added a Strong 227,000 Jobs in November

WASHINGTON 鈥 America鈥檚 job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month.

December 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Survey: EV Reliability Improves but Still Lags Gas Models

DETROIT 鈥 The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Honda Recalls Nearly 206,000 SUVs to Fix Fuel Filler Tubes

DETROIT 鈥 Honda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the fuel filler neck can separate from the filler pipe in a crash, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Canada Investigates Vietnamese Container Chassis Imports

The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into container chassis imported from Vietnam by British Columbia-based Ocean Trailer, a spokesman for the agency said.

December 5, 2024
Business, Equipment

October Used Class 8 Truck Sales Rise 10.7% Year Over Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in October increased 10.7% year over year to 23,800 units from 21,500, ACT Research reported.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business

GOP Leaders Give Graves Runway to T&I Panel Chairmanship

House Republican leaders have facilitated Rep. Sam Graves鈥 chances of keeping his gavel on the influential transportation policy panel.

December 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Sponsored

EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know

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December 5, 2024
Business, Logistics

Trucking Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium

鈥淏roadly speaking, freight demand trends are gradually improving,鈥 said Carter Vieth, research associate at ACT Research.

December 5, 2024