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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.

Business, Equipment

FleetPride Adds Assets of TransAm Truck and Trailer Parts

FleetPride Inc. announced it acquired the assets of TransAm Truck and Trailer Parts of Rockford, Ill.

October 5, 2020
Business

ATRG Appoints Two Key Executives

American Trailer Rental Group announced two key executives’ appointments. The Walton, Ky.-based company promoted Brent Meadors to chief operating officer and named Heath Northcutt chief commercial officer.

October 5, 2020
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

XPO Marks App Milestone

XPO Logistics Inc. announced that demand for its XPO Connect digital freight marketplace has reached two global milestones — more than 200,000 downloads of the Drive XPO mobile app and over 65,000 carriers registered on the platform.

October 5, 2020
Business, Equipment

Bendix Buys Out Dana’s Share in Joint Venture

Bendix Commercial Vehicle System announced it acquired full ownership of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, the joint venture it formed in 2004 with Dana Inc. Bendix is a subsidiary of Germany-based Knorr-Bremse.

October 5, 2020
Government, Business

Market Gets Harsh Reminder That COVID Is Its Elemental Risk

In 24 hours, investors have learned the jobless rate dropped, Tesla Inc. built more cars than forecast and that someone is back making huge options trades in tech megacaps. None of it mattered in markets captivated by news that not even the White House is safe from COVID-19.

October 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

GM Considers Boosting Stake in Nikola in Reworked Deal

General Motors Co. is considering revisions to its deal with embattled Nikola Corp., according to people familiar with the discussions, and may seek a higher stake in the startup now that its valuation has fallen after allegations of deception.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
October 2, 2020
Business, Top 100

Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Canadian-Based Paul’s Hauling

Kenan Advantage Group has completed its acquisition of Paul’s Hauling Ltd.

October 2, 2020
Government, Business

Pelosi Optimistic on Relief, Says Trump’s Illness Alters Dynamic

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said negotiations on a new stimulus with the White House will press ahead and President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis might change the tenor of the talks by emphasizing the seriousness of the pandemic.

Billy House | Bloomberg News
October 2, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates for Commercial Licenses, Permits

As a response to statewide efforts to combat COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has extended expiration dates pertaining to commercial driver licenses.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyliion Goes Public on NYSE

Hyliion Inc., announced it has completed its business combination with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. That cleared the way for the combined company to be renamed Hyliion Holdings Corp. and its common stock to be listed as HYLN on the New York Stock Exchange.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 2, 2020