U.S. Class 8 retail sales ended 11 consecutive months of year-over-year declines with a small uptick in July, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
August 15, 2024Trucking 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.
Toll Rates Climb on Three Indiana-Kentucky Bridges
Tolling rates rose recently on three bridges connecting Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana as part of an annual adjustment.
August 15, 2024Pennsylvania Transportation Plan Includes $88 Billion
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission on Aug. 14 adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program.
August 15, 2024In a Surprise, Deere Keeps Outlook Despite Weak Market
Deere & Co. unexpectedly maintained its annual profit outlook as the world’s top tractor maker sought to cut costs in a slumping farm economy.
August 15, 2024Walmart Boosts Outlook for 2024
NEW YORK — Walmart had another quarter of strong sales that topped almost all expectations with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for millions.
August 15, 2024XPO Explores Sale of European Transportation Business
XPO has revived a sale of its European transportation business, according to people familiar with the matter, almost two years since it last scrapped the attempt to divest the operation.
August 15, 2024Uber Freight Launches Major Shipping Platform Update
Building on its 2018 debut, Uber Freight Shipping has expanded beyond streamlined freight quoting, booking and tracking.
August 15, 2024Missouri Awarding Grants to Lift Biodiesel, Ethanol Output
The Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program, administered by MASBDA, will award grants to biofuel retailers, distributors, terminal companies or fleet operations.
August 14, 2024Medium-Duty Truck Sales Rebound After Two-Month Decline
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in July experienced overall year-over-year gains despite mixed results across vehicle segments, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
August 14, 2024Westport Posts Slight Revenue Decline Amid Restructuring
The Vancouver, British Columbia-based fuel system component manufacturer posted net income of $5.8 million, or 33 cents per diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.
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