San Francisco asked California regulators Aug. 16 to halt its approval of Cruise’s and Waymo’s unrestricted commercial expansion in the city, arguing the city “will suffer serious harm.â€Â
August 17, 2023Trucking 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.
July Trailer Orders Show Sequential Turnaround
U.S. trailer orders continued the trend of year-over-year declines in July despite experiencing a significant sequential turnaround, according to ACT Research.
August 17, 2023Ford, SK to Build Battery Plant in Quebec
Ford Motor Co. is joining with South Korean battery-component makers SK On Co. and EcoPro BM Co. to build a cathode active material plant in Quebec worth more than C$1.2 billion ($887 million).
August 17, 2023NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. These were commonly heard descriptions from drivers about the written exam at this year’s “Super Bowl of Safety.â€
August 17, 2023Tyson Foods Reportedly Explores Sale of China Business
Tyson Foods Inc., the biggest U.S. meat company, is exploring options including a potential sale of its China business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
August 17, 2023Walmart Reports Strong Q2 on Low-Price Model
NEW YORK — Walmart reported strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget-conscious consumers in a tough economic environment.
August 17, 2023ATA Kicks Off Annual Safety Showcase
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships — featuring 421 elite drivers — kicked off with messages from industry and government officials.
August 16, 2023Proterra’s Bankruptcy Illustrates Challenges for EV Startups
Electric bus maker Proterra Inc. is one of the highest-profile EV company casualties in recent years, but analysts say to expect more.Â
August 16, 2023Driverless EV Shuttle Set to Debut in Downtown Orlando
Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle operated by Beep Inc. will whisk passengers around a 1-mile loop in downtown Orlando for no charge, officials said Aug. 16.
August 16, 2023Aldi to Buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys Stores in Southern US
Discount grocer Aldi said Aug. 16 it plans to buy 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the southern U.S.
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