Autonomous truck software developer Embark Trucks Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Alterra Property Group, a real estate investment company focused on industrial outdoor storage properties, to identify and launch transfer-point sites across the Sunbelt.
February 28, 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.
GXO, Clipper Boards Agree to Terms on Acquisition
The GXO Logistics and Clipper Logistics boards of directors on Feb. 28 said they have agreed to terms on the contract logistics company’s previously announced potential acquisition of Clipper.
February 28, 2022Blacklisted Chinese Chipmaker Seeks Vindication in US Trial
A Chinese chipmaker blacklisted by Washington as a technology thief more than three years ago is getting a chance to prove it was wrongly accused.
February 28, 2022Toyota Idles All Japan Plants Due to Supplier System Outage
Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend output at all of its Japan factories on March 1 following disruptions to a supplier’s systems, marking another setback for the world’s top auto producer.
February 28, 2022BP Exits Stake in Russian Oil, Gas Company Rosneft
BP is exiting its share in Rosneft, a state-controlled Russian oil and gas company, in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
February 28, 2022Georgia’s Port of Savannah Has Big Expansion Plans
Already the second-busiest port on the Atlantic coast, Georgia’s Port of Savannah has big expansion plans.
February 28, 2022Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer Expands in Michigan
Stoops Freightliner–Quality Trailer reached an agreement to acquire TNT Trailer Sales, a full-service semi-trailer dealership located in suburban Detroit.
February 25, 2022Navistar, MAN Executives Switch Posts Under Traton
Göran Nyberg, executive member for sales and customer solutions at MAN Truck & Bus SE, will join Navistar as executive vice president of commercial operations March 1.
February 25, 2022Allstate Peterbilt Group Wins Dealer of the Year Recognition
Peterbilt Motors Co. awarded its dealer of the year recognition to Allstate Peterbilt Group on Feb. 8.
February 25, 2022ATA President Spear Gives Inside Look at Supreme Court Win
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear in an exclusive interview for Transport Topics’ Newsmakers series shared behind-the scenes details on ATA’s decision to lead a challenge to the Biden administration’s proposed vaccine mandate for large companies.
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