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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.

Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Firm Recogni Nabs $102 Million to Make AI Chip

Recogni Inc., an artificial intelligence startup that builds tech for autonomous vehicles, has raised $102 million in funding after expanding into designing chips for generative AI.

February 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Parts Supplier Forvia to Cut 10,000 Jobs, Look to AI

Auto parts supplier Forvia SE is poised to cut roughly 13% of its European workforce over the next five years, with plans to tap AI to better compete in the shift to electric cars.

February 20, 2024
Business, Private

Walmart Posts Strong Q4, Weakens Forecast on Less Spending

NEW YORK — Walmart reported another quarter of great results, ending 2023 on a high note as low prices attract shoppers looking for deals in an economically challenging environment for many.

February 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Minnesota Report Cautions Against Rush to EV Transition

State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul trucks will create a web of operational roadblocks and other problems, a new report says. 

February 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

TMC Has Full Agenda Planned for Annual Meeting

TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell said challenging technical issues and industry innovation will be in the spotlight March 4-7 in New Orleans.

February 16, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Samsara Files Complaint Against Motive With Trade Commission

Alleging that Motive Technologies Inc. has engaged in unlawful patent infringement practices, Samsara Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission.

February 16, 2024
Business, Equipment

Bridgestone Q4 Profit Dives as Truck Tire Demand Slumps

Profits at Bridgestone Corp. dived in the fourth quarter of 2023 on the back of what the Japanese tire manufacturer said Feb. 16 was a remarkable slump in demand.

February 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Universal Logistics Beats Q4 Expectations

Universal Logistics Holdings beat fourth-quarter expectations despite experiencing a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, the company detailed Feb. 15.

February 16, 2024
Government, Business

Consumer Sentiment Index Edges Higher in February

WASHINGTON — A measure of consumer sentiment ticked higher this month, after soaring in December and January, underscoring that Americans are starting to feel better about the economy.

February 16, 2024
Business, Technology

Fleets Use Tech to Aid Communication With Immigrant Drivers

The use of technology-based programs is helping integrate non-native English speakers into truck driving environments.

February 16, 2024