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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.

Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Norfolk Southern Urges Shareholders to Reject Takeover Plan

OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern wants its shareholders to back its current management team and strategy and reject a bid from a group of investors seeking to take control of the railroad.

February 27, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

National Average Diesel Price Falls 5.1¢ to $4.058 a Gallon

The national average for a gallon of diesel fell by 5.1 cents the week ending Feb. 26, the largest drop this year, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration.

February 26, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Covenant’s Duncan Named Recruiter of the Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matthew Duncan of Covenant Logistics was named the 2023 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year at Conversion Interactive Agency's annual event.

February 26, 2024
Government, Business, Private

FTC Sues to Block Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal

The Federal Trade Commission, eight states and Washington, D.C., sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. on Feb. 26.

February 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments

Ford Motor Co. has paused shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup truck as part of a longer-than-expected quality check process.

February 26, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

Port of Baltimore Hit Cargo Record Last Year

The Port of Baltimore hit records for handling cargo last year, state officials said, showing a rebound from global supply chain difficulties and disruptions during the pandemic.

February 26, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous, Private, Global Freight

Investors Flee Tumbling EV Upstarts

Investors have all but thrown in the towel on shares of EV startups Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group. 

February 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Shortage of Oil Tankers at Hand

Warnings from the oil tanker industry that too few of the ships are being built are haunting the market after Houthi attacks on shipping caused widespread diversions in petroleum trades.

February 26, 2024
Government, Business

Wisconsin, Indiana Pass Bills Targeting Lawsuit Abuse

Wisconsin and Indiana have passed reform legislation that targets lawsuit abuse against the trucking industry.

February 23, 2024
Business, Technology

Flexport Resurrects Convoy Services With New Tech Platform

Flexport launched a new technology platform that offers global shippers access to a trucking capacity marketplace of small carriers and owner-operators, the company announced Feb. 22.

February 23, 2024