Hess Corp. signaled its $53 billion agreement to be bought by Chevron Corp. may be delayed after ExxonMobil filed for arbitration to preserve its rights to a massive oil discovery off Guyana.
March 7, 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.
SuperTruck Project Propels Real-World Gains, OEMs Say
NEW ORLEANS — Participants in the SuperTruck program detailed how the initiative has propelled development of technologies that advance efficiency improvements for everyday trucks.
March 7, 2024Truckers Hail New FMC Rule on Overseas Container Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final ruling to simplify international container billing practices in a move hailed by truckers.
March 7, 2024Continental Faces Tough Auto Unit Overhaul in Slowing Market
Continental AG declined as the company embarks on a deep overhaul of its underperforming auto components business in a slowing vehicle market.
March 7, 202425 States File Suit to Block EPA Rule on Soot Pollution
WASHINGTON — A new EPA rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution faced a barrage of legal challenges March 6, as 25 Republican-led states filed lawsuits seeking to block it.
March 6, 2024ATA, Hill Republicans Continue to Oppose Julie Su
Following a Senate committee’s approval of Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s nomination to lead the department, congressional Republicans renewed their opposition efforts.
March 6, 2024PepsiCo, Estes Express Earn Sustainability Pathfinder Awards
NEW ORLEANS — Transport Topics has presented its inaugural Sustainability Pathfinder awards to PepsiCo and Estes Express in recognition of efforts to curb emissions and eliminate waste.
March 6, 2024Anchor From Houthi-Sunk Ship May Have Severed Red Sea Cables
The anchor of a cargo ship that was attacked by Houthi militants was the most likely cause of damage to three telecommunications cables in the Red Sea in late February.
March 6, 2024Schuier Carries on Family Tradition With Trucking Career
NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier — installed as the 65th chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council on March 5 —  is a fourth-generation trucking industry professional.
March 6, 2024Schumer Calls on FTC to Probe Wave of Oil Company Mergers
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the Federal Trade Commission to open a full investigation into a wave of acquisitions in the oil and gas industry, arguing that the consolidation threatens competition and could lead to higher prices.
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