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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.

GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Premium Over Gasoline at Its Highest Since 2005

The U.S. and Europe are struggling to make enough diesel to heat homes, a situation that looks set to become even more acute as winter approaches.

October 31, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

UAW Petitions to Organize GM-LG Energy Ohio Battery Plant

The United Auto Workers filed a petition to gain union membership for the 900 workers at the Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio, that is jointly owned by General Motors Co. and Korean partner LG Energy Solutions.

October 31, 2022
BusinessLogistics

East Coast, Gulf Ports Trending Up in Volume; West Coast Mostly Sees Decline

Ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico generally saw container volumes in September increase, and West Coast facilities saw significant year-over-year drop-offs.

October 31, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyFuelLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: Prioritizing Our People

New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine writes, "As incoming chairman of American Trucking Associations, I am honored for the opportunity to represent so many incredible individuals who form this amazing industry."

October 31, 2022
BusinessSafety

NTDC Champ Roland Bolduc Honored at MCE 2022

SAN DIEGO — National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Roland Bolduc celebrated drivers’ contributions to the country at American Trucking Associations’ 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 31, 2022
BusinessSafety

NTDC Champ Roland Bolduc Already Eyeing 2023

Video: Honored at MCE 2022, NTDC 2022 Grand Champion Roland Bolduc talks about already setting his sights on another title in 2023.

October 31, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Gasoline Prices Are Rising Again as Big Oil Profits Soar

U.S. gasoline prices are on the rise for the first time in 16 days, potentially posing a political challenge for the Biden administration ahead of elections even as it casts a spotlight on Big Oil’s massive profits.

October 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Clarience Introduces New Fleet Management Platform

SAN DIEGO — Road Ready, a brand of Clarience Technologies, introduced a new fleet management platform that leverages application programming interface techniques to enable the integration and exchange of data.

October 28, 2022
Business

Universal Logistics Reports Record Results for Q3

Universal Logistics Holdings set all-time records for total operating income and earnings per share during the third quarter of 2022, the company reported Oct. 27.

October 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

South Dakota Issues HOS Executive Order for Fuel Delivery

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem issued an emergency hours-of-service waiver for fuel deliveries to better prepare for harvest season and colder weather amid low diesel and gas supplies.

October 28, 2022