The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFE鈥檚 first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.
October 23, 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.
Hyundai Testing Novel Hydrogen Production
Hyundai鈥檚 plant in Georgia has been running its internal logistics operations using hydrogen and the automaker has been testing domestic production of the fuel using biogas from food scraps.
October 23, 2024American Tire Seeks Bankruptcy After Deal With Lenders
American Tire Distributors, which sought bankruptcy protection in 2018 after the defection of two major manufacturers, has filed for Chapter 11 again as it considers a sale process to cut debt.
October 23, 2024DSV to Kick Off Bond Sale Early to Finance DB Schenker Deal
Danish transport company DSV will start a large bond sale as soon as this year to help pay for its $15.4 billion takeover of DB Schenker ahead of an expected completion in 2025.
October 23, 2024FAA Issues Rule That Moves Air Taxis Closer to Takeoff
Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Oct. 22 by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
October 23, 2024Carriers Feel Insurance Premium Pinch as Cargo Theft Climbs
When it comes to cargo theft, thieves can 鈥 and do 鈥 steal anything.聽 As more cargo goes missing, insurance premiums for policies to cover the losses start edging higher.
October 22, 2024Colorado OKs Tax Relief for Hurricane-Affected Residents
鈥淭ax deadlines should be the last thing that families impacted by these natural disasters are worried about,鈥 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said.
October 22, 2024Paccar Q3 Profit Falls 20.9%, Tops Analyst Expectations
Paccar Inc.鈥檚 profit in the third quarter fell as the truck market continues to normalize, but still beat analyst expectations.
October 22, 2024West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade
The goal is for the state to use technology to lower weather-related vehicle crashes in West Virginia by warning drivers with real-time alerts about dangerous roadway conditions.
October 22, 2024Uber Freight Ups Cross-Border Business as Nearshoring Booms
The Chicago-based logistics platform has seen significant growth, reporting a 77% year-over-year increase in cross-border business from shippers and more than 2,000 daily shipments.
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