Business
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.
A Lesson in Idling
I was presented the opportunity to drive the 2020 Ford Transit for a week.
Amazon Unveils Prototype of Rivian-Built Electric Delivery Van
Amazon .com Inc. unveiled a prototype of one of three electric vehicles being developed in partnership with startup EV truck manufacturer Rivian.
N.Y. Leaders Break Ground on Intermodal Hub at Long Island Airport
New York officials recently announced the groundbreaking for a project to build an intermodal transportation hub at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Honda Beefs Up Pickup, SUVs to Bolster Light-Truck Market Share
Honda Motor Co. plans to revamp three key midsized vehicles — two sport utilities and a pickup — by giving them beefier looks. It also will play up their off-road capabilities in marketing to appeal to more-traditional truck buyers.
US Fuel Cell Truck Startup Hyzon Gets Investment From French Oil Giant
Total SE is making an investment as part of a small funding round in U.S. fuel cell truck startup Hyzon Motors, an effort by the French oil giant to boost development of cleaner energy sources.
Executives See Bright Future for Savvy Fleets
Three trucking executives said they remain enthusiastic about the future of their businesses after technology helped them weather the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the video from the TT/CQ Roll Call Symposium.
Judge Weighing Appeal to Determine if Chassis Case Will Proceed
A judge is weighing an appeal that will determine whether a trucking industry challenge to prices being charged for shipping containers at ports will be permitted to proceed.
Executives Discuss Long-Term Effects of Pandemic on Supply Chain
Executives from C.R. England and XPO Logistics said their customers are looking for stable, nimble and innovative partners to help them navigate an economic environment that remains uncertain several months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video from the TT/CQ Roll Call Symposium.
Waymo Begins Fully Driverless Rides for All Arizona Customers
Waymo said Oct. 8 that it is opening its fully driverless ride-hailing service in suburban Phoenix to the public.
Sen. Cardin Urges Transportation Reauthorization
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) expressed optimism about the passage of a long-term bill supporting transportation and infrastructure during a virtual symposium hosted by Transport Topics and CQ Roll Call.