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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.

BusinessEquipmentTCA

Stellantis Pauses Production at Detroit Assembly Complex

Stellantis continued to slash vehicle production and cut jobs in the United States this week, including at the automaker’s Detroit Assembly Complex.

October 30, 2024
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Daimler Truck Says It’s Reviewing China Operations

BERLIN — German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck has announced it is reassessing the future of its operations in China.

October 30, 2024
BusinessLogistics

Refrigerated Rates’ Near-Term Upside Likely Limited: FTR

Rates will improve in 2025, however, as will volumes, FTR Vice President of Trucking Avery Vise said during the research group’s Q4 2024 Food Industry Economic and Transportation Update.

October 30, 2024
Business

Recruiting Professional of the Year 2024

It’s time to get ready for you to start receiving nominations for the 2024 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year.

October 30, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Caterpillar Misses Estimates on Weakening Construction

Caterpillar Inc. posted a third-quarter profit that missed analysts’ expectations as the machinery producer grappled with weakening demand in construction around the world.

October 30, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Volvo to Take Ownership of Northvolt Battery Joint Venture

Volvo Car is taking over a joint venture with Northvolt to build a factory on Sweden’s west coast, underscoring the major challenges of scaling battery production in the EV market.

October 30, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Economy Grows at Solid 2.8% Pace on Strong Consumer Spending

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates.

October 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Colonial Pipeline Weighs Bids for Potential $10B Sale

The Alpharetta, Ga.-based company is working with advisers as it seeks to gauge interest from potential buyers, according to sources who asked not to be named.

October 29, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Torc Validates Fully Driverless Truck on Test Track

Since May, the independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck has been conducting fully driverless truck tests on a multi-lane test track in Texas, the company revealed Oct. 29.

October 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Grants $2.4B for Rail Infrastructure Upgrades

Most of the money will go to track and bridge upgrades. Some will be used to bolster training and explore cleaner-burning alternatives to the diesel the rail industry has long relied on.

October 29, 2024