The pandemic may have upended businesses, but surprisingly it did little to dent managers’ misplaced confidence in their earnings forecasts, new research shows.
May 23, 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.
Rep. Rick Crawford Highlights Truck Parking, Highway Safety
Rep. Rick Crawford, the chairman of a House transportation subcommittee, wants lawmakers to put as much focus on truck parking as they have on expanding the scope of electric vehicles.
May 23, 2023Boeing CEO Warns of Prolonged Supply Chain Constraints
Boeing Co. cautioned that the aerospace industry could suffer from supply disruptions for more than half a decade, delaying deliveries to airlines and hampering the rebound from COVID-19.
May 23, 2023NLRB Accuses Amazon of Illegal Anti-Union Actions
Amazon.com Inc. violated federal labor law by unilaterally changing policies and terminating union supporters at its sole unionized warehouse, U.S. labor board prosecutors allege.
May 23, 2023Experts Share Tips for Combating Predatory Towing
PHOENIX — States are taking aim at towing companies that prevent carriers from accessing cargo in a trailer after a rig has been dropped off after a tow, a panel of insurance experts said.
May 23, 2023Tonnage in April Drops 3.4% Year-Over-Year
Truck tonnage in April fell on both an annual and month-to-month basis as freight activity remains slow, American Trucking Associations said May 23.
May 23, 2023Ports Record Steep Drops in April Cargo
The slump in container volumes at ports on the East and West coasts continued in April as some of the largest facilities saw year-over-year double-digit drops.
May 23, 2023Impact of a Potential UPS Strike Looms Large
Like many UPS customers, Jessica Ray relies on deliveries of dog food and just about everything else for her home. Contentious labor negotiations at UPS could disrupt that comfort zone.
May 23, 2023Volvo Signs Green Power Deal for Vattenfall Wind Power
Volvo Group signed an agreement to purchase wind power from renewables producer Vattenfall AB in a rare bilateral energy deal in the transport sector.
May 23, 2023Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.
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