Transportation 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.
Vacancies Common Among Heads of Transportation Agencies
Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the U.S. contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and rising traffic deaths.
June 28, 2023Senate EPW Leaders Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill
Legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2029 was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
June 28, 2023Maryland Truckers Seek Solution to Truck Parking Shortage
A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the problem.
June 28, 2023Biden Administration Announces Infrastructure Investments
With the height of the busy summer travel season upon us, President Joe Biden is touting investments approved in 2021’s infrastructure law.
June 28, 2023Continental Demonstrates Tire Stress Testing Process
UVALDE, Texas — Continental on June 20 hosted a test drive involving a Class 8 truck and sports cars to demonstrate how its tires handle various road conditions.
June 28, 2023EV Makers Racing for Supplies of Lithium for Batteries
Threatened by possible shortages of lithium for electric car batteries, automakers are racing to lock in supplies of the mineral in a politically and environmentally fraught competition.
June 28, 2023Uber Freight: Empty Miles Likely Underreported
Uber Freight estimated that the trucking industry could be driving close to double the number of empty miles than initially estimated. The company released its findings in a report June 28. Â
June 28, 2023Fleets Can Expect Long Timelines for Facility Connections
Facility electrification timelines for heavy-duty trucking fleets are likely to be more protracted than carrier executives might expect, according to executives at power utilities.
June 28, 2023Yellow Sues Teamsters, Alleging Breach of Contract
Yellow Corp. filed suit June 27 against the Teamsters union and certain affiliates alleging breach of contract and accusing the union of causing more than $137 million in damages.
June 27, 2023ELFA Reports $9.5 Billion in New Business in May
A survey of companies in the equipment finance sector saw overall new business volume hit $9.5 billion in May, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.
June 27, 2023