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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.

BusinessTop 100

Interactive Map: Where the 2024 Top 100 Private Carriers Are in North America

Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2024 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by region in North America.

August 16, 2024
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Going Private: Shippers Strengthening In-House Fleets

Even at a time when for-hire truck capacity is readily available at com­petitive rates, many shippers have continued to invest in their own private fleets.

August 16, 2024
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Another Stellantis Plant to Temporarily Shut Down

DETROIT — Stellantis NV’s Trenton Engine Complex, which produces V-6 Pentastar engines for Rams, Chryslers and Jeeps, will shut down next week with workers temporarily laid off.

August 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Texas Instruments Wins $4.6 Billion in Grants, Loans

Texas Instruments is set to receive $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants and $3 billion in loans, marking the latest major award from a program designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing.

August 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

USDA Seeks Easier Rules for Crops to be Used in Green Fuels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pushing for eased tax credit requirements regarding crops used as ingredients in the production of renewable fuels, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack.

August 16, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsGlobal Freight

Rivian Pauses Output of Amazon’s Electric Delivery Van

Rivian Automotive Inc. has paused production of the electric commercial van it makes for Amazon.com Inc. due to a parts shortage in the latest supply chain snafu for the EV maker.

August 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Labor Minister Not Intervening in Canada Rail Dispute

The Canadian government has denied an arbitration request by Canadian National Railway Co., increasing the likelihood of a nationwide work stoppage by thousands of its unionized workers.

August 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Kroger Doubles Price Cut to $1 Billion Post-Albertsons Merger

Kroger Co. has pledged to cut grocery prices by $1 billion, doubling its initial promise, as it seeks to win regulatory approval for its $25 billion merger with Albertsons Cos.

August 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers

Wisconsin cheesemakers and the state’s trucking association are applauding the passage of a new law that boosts hauling capacity for dairy farmers.

August 15, 2024
BusinessEquipment

How to Reduce Risk Ahead of the 2027 Truck Emission Changes

Program Aired: August 15, 2 p.m. ET Find out how you can take the risk out of the anticipated truck pre-buy ahead of 2027. Transport Enterprise Leasing’s Jacob Brazier, vice president of fleet leasing, and Aaron Thompson, vice president of asset management, join TT’s Seth Clevenger for a special interview on creating success strategies for trucking companies amid the shift to cleaner truck technologies.   

August 15, 2024