Trucking Business News

About 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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Congress Approves Semiconductor, Supply Chain Bill

Legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing while improving freight access along the nation’s supply chains was sent to President Joe Biden’s desk July 28.

July 28, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFor-Hire

Schneider Reports $1.75 Billion Revenue for Q2

Schneider National posted increases in revenue and earnings during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported July 28.

July 28, 2022
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Forward Air Reports Record-Setting Quarter for Q2

Forward Air Corp. on July 27 reported all-time quarterly records for revenue, income from operations and net income per diluted share for the second quarter.

July 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

C.H. Robinson Reports Record Profits for Q2

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. on July 27 reported record second-quarter profits as a strong pricing environment lifted results.

July 28, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Norfolk Southern Posts Record Q2 Results

Norfolk Southern Corp. on July 27 posted record second-quarter financial results that beat the expectations of Wall Street analysts.

July 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

The Glider Truck Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

In its heyday, Fitzgerald Glider Kits was the nation’s top glider truck manufacturer, building and selling thousands of the new truck cab bodies powered by older rebuilt engines.

July 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Senate Deal Includes EV Tax Credits Sought by Tesla, Toyota

A breakthrough deal between Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin includes the extension of a popular consumer tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles, a big win for EV makers such as General Motors Co., Tesla Inc. and Toyota Motor Co.

July 28, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Ford Wants Cops to Go Electric by Buying Its New F-150 Pickup Truck

Ford Motor Co. is unveiling its first version of an all-electric pickup truck police cruiser.

July 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Economy Shrank 0.9% Last Quarter, Its 2nd Straight Drop

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.

July 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian to Cut 6% of Its Workforce

Rivian Automotive Inc. is cutting about 6% of its workforce and simplifying product plans, saying the economy has made it harder for the electric vehicle maker to raise money to build up production.

July 27, 2022