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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, Equipment

Stellantis Profits Soar 37% in First Half of Year

MILAN — Stellantis on July 26 reported a 37% boost in earnings in the first half of the year, driven by strong North America income and an increase in electric vehicle sales in Europe.

July 26, 2023
Business, Logistics

CN Railway Reports Q2 Revenue Down 7%

Canadian National Railway Co. reported revenue of C$4.06 billion ($3.1 billion) in the second quarter, down 7% and missing analysts’ estimates.

July 25, 2023
Business, Equipment

Paccar Sales, Parts Unit Push Quarterly Profit to Record

Paccar posted record quarterly income in the three months that ended June 30, beating estimates as profits across some of the company’s divisions reported healthy year-over-year gains.

July 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Congress Wades Into Self-Driving Debate With New House Bills

Congress is wading into the debate over whether automakers should be allowed to sell more self-driving cars while manufacturers seek federal permission to expand testing of the technology.

July 25, 2023
Business, Private

Walmart Seen Gaining More Than 30% Over the Next Year

Walmart Inc. shares could surge more than 30% in the next 12 months as the shopping behemoth continues to gain market share even as grocery inflation eases, according to Piper Sandler.

July 25, 2023
Business, Logistics, Breaking News, For-Hire

UPS, Teamsters Reach Agreement on New Contract

UPS and the Teamsters have reached a tentative five-year collective bargaining agreement that covers more than 340,000 workers, the company and the union announced in separate statements.

July 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Details Financial Plan, Unveils Lidar Breakthrough

Autonomous technology developer Aurora says it has set itself up financially for up to the next two years with a new round of public and private funding. 

July 25, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Kentucky Waives HOS Limits to Aid Storm Relief Efforts

Kentucky issued a temporary emergency order waiving federal hours-of-service rules and weigh station requirements through Aug. 18 for truckers assisting with storm relief efforts.

July 25, 2023
Business, Technology, TCA

Stellantis, Samsung to Build Another EV Battery Plant in US

Stellantis NV’s third battery manufacturing plant in North America will be built with South Korean battery partner Samsung SDI in the United States, the companies said July 24.

July 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

General Motors Q2 Earnings Rise 52% on Strong Sales, Prices

DETROIT — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago. 

July 25, 2023