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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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Lightning eMotors Capitalizes on Federal Electric Truck Incentives

Lightning eMotors, a Loveland, Colo.-based manufacturer and seller of electric vehicles for commercial fleets, has been certified under the 鈥渂uy America鈥 program, making its products eligible for federal grants designed to help electrify the nation鈥檚 transportation.

February 21, 2023
BusinessSafety

FleetForce Prepares Launch of New CDL Training Centers

FleetForce Truck Driving School finalized a market expansion totaling six new training program centers in Florida, the driver training company announced Feb. 21.

February 21, 2023
BusinessPrivate

Walmart Beats Q4 Expectations, Remains Cautious on Guidance

NEW YORK 鈥 Walmart on Feb. 21 reported strong sales during the holiday season as budget-conscious consumers looking for better deals on groceries and other items flocked to its stores.

February 21, 2023
Business

Epes鈥 Melissa Nishan Earns Recruiting Honor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Melissa Nishan, vice president of driver recruiting at Epes Transport System Inc., says she nearly fainted when she heard her name announced Feb. 17 as the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of 2022.

February 21, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Business Activity Steadies in February, Boosted by Services Increase

U.S. business activity steadied in February as the service sector regained its footing, suggesting a resilient economy that is keeping some pricing power intact.

February 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Volkswagen Emission Software is Faulty, German Court Rules

A Volkswagen AG Golf model that regulates polluting emissions based on the outside temperature doesn鈥檛 comply with the law, a German court ruled.

February 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Iowa Has New Overweight Permit Law for Emergencies

Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.

February 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

General Motors Digs Into Mining Business to Lead Race for EV Metals

General Motors is trying to speed ahead in the race for metals underpinning the industry鈥檚 shift to electric cars.

February 17, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Alaska Governor Seeks New Freight Corridor Bridges

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to replace five aging bridges in a $117 million package of budget amendments introduced Feb. 15 to the state Legislature.

February 17, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

New Jersey Hits Pedal to Speed Up Clean Energy by 2035

New Jersey鈥檚 governor issued orders to accelerate 100% clean energy by 2035 and offer new incentives for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

February 17, 2023