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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.

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ZF Showcases Autonomous Braking, Other Systems

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio — ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Systems Division showcased separately on two heavy-duty trucks its OnGuardMax autonomous emergency braking system and its adjustable electric power steering feature — both coming soon to the North American market.

October 13, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

5G Transition Opens New Opportunities for Autonomous Trucks

The transition to a 5G wireless network is likely to open up new opportunities in terms of autonomous trucking technology.

October 13, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Drought Worsens Across Midwest as Mississippi River Dwindles

A drought is spreading across the Midwest, drying up the Mississippi River and its tributaries that serve as a critical freight artery for the country.

October 13, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Cybersecurity: Best Practices to Reduce Your Risks

Program Airs: October 13, 2022. Cybersecurity threats extend beyond back offices and to every vehicle on the highway. The COVID-19 pandemic and shift to more remote work has made the trucking industry a more attractive target than ever. Tune into this webinar to learn about the evolving threats and how to avoid a debilitating security breakdown. 

October 13, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Denies Exemption for Intellistop’s Pulsating Brake-Lamp Technology

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption to the manufacturer of a brake-lamp technology with a pulsating bulb feature intended to help reduce rear-end collisions with trucks and trailers.

October 13, 2022
BusinessPrivate

Kroger Eyes Merger With Albertsons

Kroger Co. is in talks about a tie-up with rival Albertsons Cos. in a deal that would create a U.S. grocery giant, people familiar with the matter said.

October 13, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Driver Recruitment Strong Despite Uncertain Economy

The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.

October 13, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Trucking Weighs In on Independent Contractor Proposal

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would set multi-factor standards for what constitutes an independent contractor.

October 13, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Saudis Say US Sought One-Month Delay of OPEC+ Production Cuts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Oct. 13 that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month.

October 13, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Sony, Honda Kick Off EV Company

TOKYO — A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, officially kicked off Oct. 13.

October 13, 2022