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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, Fuel

Diesel Prices Inch Up Across US After 10-Week Decline

Despite this minor uptick, diesel remains significantly cheaper than a year ago.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials

The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt First to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N

Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.

September 23, 2024
Business, Logistics

What's That? Intermodal vs Multimodal

Both intermodal and multimodal relate to using different modes of transport for a shipment, but there are some key differences between each of them.

September 23, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

DHL Lays Out Plan to Boost Revenue 50% by 2030

DHL Group, the trading name of Deutsche Post AG, unveiled a new strategy aimed at increasing revenue by 50% by 2030 through various growth initiatives.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology

Stellantis Eyes Leadership Change as US Sales Decline

Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann has started a search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract runs out in early 2026.

September 23, 2024
Business, Equipment

Xtra Lease Expands Texas Footprint With Austin-Area Branch

Xtra Lease is set to expand its footprint in Texas with a new branch opening near Austin in mid-October, bringing its trailer leasing services closer to the region’s growing industrial hubs.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets

Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.

September 23, 2024
Business, For-Hire

CRST Selects New Group President

CRST has appointed Bill Clement as its new group president and chief strategy officer, the carrier announced Sept. 19.

September 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover

The number of attendees jumped to 145,000, about 10% more than the last event in 2022.

September 23, 2024