The greatest hurdle to the widespread adoption of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles is the most difficult to overcome: an underlying lack of trust and faith in ZEVs.
September 3, 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.
Germany Issues Airfreight Security Alert
BERLIN — German security authorities are warning of “unconventional incendiary devices” being sent via freight service providers after several incidents in which parcels sent by private individuals across Europe caught fire while in transit.
September 3, 2024FMCSA Grants $3.5 Million for CDL Training at 27 Schools
Texas, Iowa, Maryland, Oregon and Pennsylvania are the biggest beneficiaries from the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grant program funding.
September 3, 2024Volkswagen Could Cancel a No-Layoffs Pledge
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen says auto industry headwinds mean it can’t rule out plant closings in its home country and must drop a pledge that would have barred layoffs through 2029.
September 3, 2024US Reports 28th Death From Exploding Takata Air Bag Inflators
DETROIT — Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
September 3, 2024Brent Crude Tumbles Below $75 a Barrel, Erasing 2024 Gains
Brent erased its 2024 gains as concerns about demand in the world’s two biggest economies overshadow heightened geopolitical risks.
September 3, 2024China Responds to Canada’s EV Tariffs With Rapeseed Probe
China will start an anti-dumping probe into rapeseed imports from Canada, with trade tensions escalating after Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, steel and aluminum.
September 3, 2024Container Carrier Profits Soar on Record Volumes, High Rates
The global container shipping industry saw profits surge to more than $10 billion in the second quarter on record volumes and rising freight rates after Red Sea diversions.
September 3, 2024DEA Won't Decide on Marijuana Until After Election
WASHINGTON — A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won’t come until after the November presidential election.
September 3, 2024Make Safe Uniform Choices For Your Team
Are you and your team compliant with the latest ANSI/ISEA 107 Hi-Visibility Uniform Standards? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the standards by industry, type, and garment class while giving you clear guidelines to help keep your team safe and compliant in any situation.
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