Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs at its automotive unit as the German parts maker prepares to spin off the struggling business.
February 18, 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.
Continental to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Slash Costs at Auto Unit
Honda Open to More Nissan Talks
Shares of Mitsubishi surged as much as 8.6% after a report that Honda would be willing to restart talks on a potential tie-up with ailing peer Nissan if its CEO Makoto Uchida steps down.
February 18, 2025Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina
Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.
February 18, 2025United Rentals Drops $3.4 Billion Purchase of H&E Equipment
United Rentals abandoned its plan to acquire H&E Equipment Services, declining to increase its original offer of $3.4 billion for the rival construction equipment supplier.
February 18, 2025Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.
February 18, 2025Trucking Must Stay a Step Ahead in Battling Digital Theft
Several trucking companies have been hit by cybersecurity breaches in the past few years. Firms large and small are falling victim to the scams. Here's what can be done about it.聽
February 17, 2025Duffy Says Texas GulfLink Oil Port Will Move Forward
鈥淸The port] was held up for five years, and it was stonewalled. Bureaucrats got in the way, and now we are moving forward with that," DOT Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters Feb. 14.
February 14, 2025Proficient Q4 Revenue Slumps 15.9% on Weaker Margins
Proficient 鈥 the No. 4-ranked auto transporter 鈥 expects industry dynamics to improve in 2025, including through a reduction in carrier capacity due to the travails of Jack Cooper Holdings.
February 14, 2025Trump鈥檚 Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars
The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.
February 14, 2025Trump鈥檚 Energy Council Looks to Fast-Track Oil Projects
鈥淲e have more energy than any other country and now we are unleashing it,鈥 President Donald Trump said as he signed executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 14.
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