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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

EPA Denies Cheniere Energy Request for LNG Pollution Waiver

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 6 denied a request by Cheniere Energy, a leading U.S. producer of liquefied natural gas, to exempt two Gulf Coast plants from a federal air pollution rule.

September 7, 2022
BusinessEquipmentSafetyPerspective

Perspective: Adopting a Driver-First Mindset

The past few years have taught us that truck drivers don’t just deliver essential goods, they are essential workers themselves. It’s time to recognize that, and adopt a driver-first mindset.

September 7, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Ballpark at Port of Oakland Takes Step Forward

Major League Baseball’s Oakland Athletics are one important step closer toward winning approval to build a ballpark as part of a $12 billion commercial development project at an abandoned terminal at the Port of Oakland.

September 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Texas Adopts 10-Year, $85 Billion Transportation Plan

A 10-year Texas Department of Transportation plan to spend a record $85 billion to alleviate roadway congestion, enhance transportation safety and improve highways received the governor’s stamp of approval Aug. 30.

September 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Port of Savannah Reports Strong July Results Amid Expansion

Georgia’s Port of Savannah is on a roll. The facility, less than 20 miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean on the Savannah River, is in the midst of a burst of construction, improving the facility for trucks, rail and cargo ships, and propelling the port complex to the top tier.

September 6, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Amazon to Close Two Maryland Facilities in October

Amazon .com Inc. appears to be scaling back the expansion of what had been its growing delivery network as consumers shift spending habits from the large volume of COVID-19 purchases to a more traditional balance of goods and services.

September 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Nevada Details Infrastructure Plans Online

Nevada officials have a new website launched by the governor showing federal infrastructure investments coming to the state and available grants to apply for future projects.

September 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Aurora CEO Floats Possible Sale to Apple or Microsoft

Aurora Innovation Inc. CEO Chris Urmson recently laid out a range of options for the self-driving company to respond to worsening market conditions and partners pushing out timelines, including a possible sale to Apple Inc. or Microsoft Corp., according to a document seen by Bloomberg.

September 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

New US Rules Threaten Chip Exports to China, Spark Share Drop

The latest U.S. effort to restrict chip exports to China from Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. sparked concern that escalating government actions could cut off some of the semiconductor industry’s biggest companies from the largest market for their products.

September 1, 2022
Business

Why Anonymity Matters

A common concern shared by prospective WorkHound customers is that an anonymous outlet will only lead to negative feedback.  In this eBook, we examine the reality behind anonymous feedback, the value of anonymity, and how anonymous feedback can improve company culture.  

September 1, 2022