Instacart Inc. is adding a fuel surcharge on grocery delivery orders, becoming the latest gig economy company to impose new fees on customers to ease driversā gas bills amid record-high prices.
March 18, 2022Trucking 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.
Morgan Unveils Electrified Refrigerated Concept Truck Body
Morgan Truck Body announced a new electrified refrigerated concept truck body.
March 18, 2022US Unveils Battery Strategy in West Virginia to Ease Coal Loss
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Sen. Joe Manchin on March 18 announced a program to develop lithium batteries in the U.S. as part of a broader strategy to help Appalachia amid a transition from coal.
March 18, 2022Calstart Taps David Chow for New C-Level Post
Calstart announced it appointed David Chow chief operating officer and vice president, a new position within the nonprofit focused on the adoption of clean vehicles.
March 18, 2022Energy Agency: 10 Steps to Save 2.7 Million Barrels of Oil a Day
BERLIN ā The International Energy Agency says the world could quickly reduce global oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day by cutting down on car and plane travel, helping easing the supply crunch caused by Russiaās invasion of Ukraine.
March 18, 2022Bosch Suspends Russia Business; Truck Parts May Have Been Misused
Robert Bosch GmbH is curtailing its operations in Russia amid signs that its parts may have been used for ānon-civilianā purposes in violation of its policies, the company said.
March 18, 2022Embark Posts Wider Loss, Advances Tech Development
Autonomous truck developer Embark Technology Inc. issued its first annual and quarterly financial report as a public company, detailing steep losses but significant technology gains and key business partnerships.
March 18, 2022Port of Mobile Reports Volume Boom in February
The Port of Mobile saw double-digit jumps in container traffic in February, the Alabama Port Authority has reported.
March 18, 2022Stellantis, LG Energy Pick Ontario for Battery Plant
Stellantis NV and LG Energy Solution will build their new battery plant in Ontario, according to a person familiar with the matter, with an official announcement likely March 23.
March 18, 2022FedEx Reports Record Q3 Revenue on Holiday Surge
Fueled by a strong holiday shopping season by both its business and consumer customers, FedEx Corp. reported higher fiscal third-quarter earnings.
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