The deficit in U.S. trade of goods and services narrowed in June for the first time since February as exports jumped, though shipments remained well below pre-pandemic levels.
August 5, 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.
Nikola Posts Q2 Loss, Stays Focused on Growth Strategy
Just months after becoming a publicly traded company, Nikola Corp. reported that net losses widened versus year-ago levels as the company continues investing in the buildup toward the introduction of its electric trucks.
August 5, 2020Trucking Companies Reaffirm Commitment to Diversity
Trucking companies are taking steps to expand and reaffirm their commitment to a diversified workforce, and to promote trucking as an inclusive industry.
August 5, 2020Anthony Levandowski Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Autonomous driving engineer Anthony Levandowski was ordered to spend 18 months in prison for stealing trade secrets from Google as he defected to Uber Technologies Inc., in one of the highest-profile criminal cases to hit Silicon Valley.
August 4, 2020Daimler Appoints Rainer Müller-Finkeldei to SVP Post
Daimler Trucks North America appointed Rainer Müller-Finkeldei senior vice president of engineering and technology.
August 4, 2020Oil Jumps as Lebanon Explosion Signals Geopolitical Instability
Oil extended its rally and hit a two-week high after an explosion at Lebanon’s main port rocked the capital Beirut, pointing to geopolitical instability in the region.
August 4, 2020Tropical Storm Isaias Drives Wild Weather Up Interstate 95
WINDSOR, N.C. — Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain along the U.S. East Coast on Aug. 4 after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it smashed boats together and caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people. At least two people were killed when one of its twisters hit a mobile home park.
August 4, 2020Wilks Brothers Swoop In With Competing Offer for Calfrac
Wilks Brothers has made a competing proposal to recapitalize struggling energy company Calfrac Well Services Ltd. and criticized management’s deal as favoring insiders.
August 4, 2020Meritor Reaches Brake Shoe Production Milestone
Meritor Inc. recently produced its 100 millionth brake shoe at its Plainfield, Ind., manufacturing facility.
August 4, 2020Senate Panel to Consider USDOT IG Nominee Eric Soskin
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s internal watchdog division is scheduled to appear before a Senate panel Aug. 6.
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