California legislators are considering giving Valero hundreds of millions of dollars to cover refinery maintenance costs in a bid to prevent the closure of a San Francisco-area fuel plant.
September 9, 2025Trucking 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.
Amerit Acquires Emergency Vehicle Upfitter Derotic
Derotic outfits fire, police, utility and other government vehicles. Its work includes designing and installing advanced lighting, communications and safety systems.
September 9, 2025International, PlusAI Launch Autonomous Trials in Texas
Operating along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, the pilot program will include selected fleet partners and will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio.
September 9, 2025Newsom to Curb Offshore Oil in Exchange for Onshore Output
Restrictions would impose a setback to Sable Offshore and its controversial project off the coast of Santa Barbara County.
September 9, 2025Randall: Truck Demand Unlikely to Rebound Before Q4 2026
“We are planning as best we can, but it’s a dartboard,†Mack Trucks President Jonathan Randall said. “What we would like is a level of certainty.â€
September 9, 2025Motive Scores Legal Victory Against Samsara in Patent Case
While the ruling clears Motive of infringement, Samsara’s separate lawsuit in federal court in Delaware remains active. That case alleges patent violations, fraud and false advertising.
September 9, 2025Exxon Buys Kentucky Battery Factory to Expand Energy Storage
The Texas oil giant is making several forays into low-carbon energy even as it expands fossil fuel production faster than its rivals.
September 9, 2025Dual Efforts Steer Arizona Crackdown on Lawsuit Financing
The legislation is particularly significant for Arizona's trucking industry, which faces an increasing number of lawsuits often backed by third-party funding.
September 9, 2025New Data Shows Much Weaker Job Market in 2024, This Year
The Labor Department reported Sept. 9 that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported from April 2024 through March.
September 9, 2025Small-Business Optimism Edges Higher on Better Sales Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index advanced 0.5 point to 100.8, the highest level since January.
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