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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, Logistics

Lawmakers Challenge DeJoy on USPS Readiness for Mail Ballots

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has said repeatedly that the larger USPS efficiency plans won’t affect the handling of potentially tens of millions of mail ballots for the Nov. 5 election.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Big-Truck Charging Has Private Money’s Attention

Hundreds of millions of dollars in grants awarded by state and federal programs have helped spur an influx of spending to develop EV chargers for the heaviest U.S. trucks.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Watch: ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials

Essential transportation workers could soon face fewer fees and redundant screenings, thanks to new legislation backed by American Trucking Associations and a coalition of more than 150 supply chain organizations.

September 26, 2024
Business, Equipment

Update: US Trailer Orders Drop 40% YOY in August

U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported. However, the total increased by about 500 units from July.  

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Helene Races Toward Florida as Major Category 3 Storm

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. — Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Sept. 26 across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening a “catastrophic” storm surge in parts of the state.

September 26, 2024
Business, Logistics

US Ports Surge as Retailers Front-Load Holiday Shipments

U.S. ports reported strong results amid efforts in August to move cargo ahead of the holiday shipping season and a potential strike.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

BMW Recalls More Cars After New Issue With Brakes

BMW AG is recalling 270 vehicles in the U.S. to fix improper welding on braking systems supplied by Continental AG, adding to a more widespread issue with the component.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business

US Economy Grew at a Solid 3% Rate Last Quarter

WASHINGTON — The economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Sept. 26.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Ports Seek Order to Force Dockworkers to Bargaining Table

DETROIT — With a strike deadline looming, the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports is asking a federal agency to make the longshoremen’s union come to the bargaining table.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business

House Passes Bill to Ease Veterans’ Path to Trucking Jobs

The bill would ease veterans’ ability to use GI Bill benefits to pursue commercial driving careers.

September 26, 2024