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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.

Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Kuehne + Nagel Acquires Majority Stake in IMC Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel, a Switzerland-based global transportation and logistics company, acquired a majority stake in marine drayage provider IMC Logistics, it announced Nov. 14.

November 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

November 14, 2024
Business, Technology

Samsara-Motive Trade Secrets Litigation Enters New Phase

The ongoing legal battle between rival trucking technology vendors Samsara and Motive has entered a new phase as the former has filed additional litigation.

November 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

Port of Long Beach Smashes All-Time Record in October Surge

The Port of Long Beach moved nearly 1 million containers in October, beating a record set just two months ago.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan With $9 Toll to Start in January

It will cost $9 for motorists driving into parts of Manhattan starting in January under a revised tolling plan that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking before Donald Trump takes office.

November 14, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private

Leading Freight Companies Prepare for Trucking Turnaround

Two of the largest for-hire carriers are making operational and financial preparations for an anticipated upturn in the freight market after months of weak demand, executives said.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

November 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

Trucking Sees Early Indications of Rising Driver Demand

The trucking industry saw very early indications that driver demand picked up during the third quarter, while remaining affected by market conditions.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

°®¶¹´«Ã½land Security Department Releases AI Framework

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other critical infrastructure.

November 14, 2024