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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, Fuel

Relay Inks Digital Fuel Payment Deal With Pilot

Relay Payments’ digitized diesel payment platform is set to be available at Pilot Co.’s more than 800 truck stops, the companies said June 14.

June 16, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

FMCSA Issues Guidance on Brokerage, Dispatch Service Terms

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued final regulatory guidance on its definitions of ‘‘broker’’ and ‘‘bona fide agents.â€Â 

June 16, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Needs New Leadership, Says Trevor Milton

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton called for leadership change at the electric truck maker and urged shareholders to vote against upcoming company-backed proposals.

June 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private

Amazon Debuts ‘HQ2’ Complex in Virginia

ARLINGTON, Va. — Amazon unveiled its new headquarters complex in Virginia June 15, a pair of gleaming amenity-packed towers that leaders hope will persuade employees to return to the office.

June 15, 2023
Government, Business

Labor Secretary Nominee Su Awaits Senate Vote Amid Pushback

Nearly two months after a committee approved Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s nomination to lead the department, Democratic leaders in the Senate have yet to schedule a floor vote.

June 15, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Intermodal Players Lead on ESG Scores

Trucking and logistics companies with a focus on intermodal operations have been leading on environmental, social and corporate governance scoring in the transportation space.

June 15, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Cost, Chargers, Range Are Challenges for Electrification

Trucking stakeholders have warned the Environmental Protection Agency of obstacles to aggressive plans that government agencies have set for rollout of electric vehicle technology.

June 15, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, Breaking News

PMA, ILWU Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal

A tentative six-year agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association and the 22,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

June 15, 2023
Business, Equipment

Fewer Truck Drivers Looking to Switch Carriers

The number of truck drivers looking to jump to a different carrier has been decreasing since last year, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters from pursuing them, according to a recent survey.

June 15, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Port of Savannah Expansion Plans Moving Full Speed Ahead

SAVANNAH, Ga. — While cargo volume at ports elsewhere is down, officials at the Georgia Ports Authority and the Port of Savannah say now is the time to ramp up their $2 billion expansion plan.

June 14, 2023