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.
C.H. Robinson Profit, Revenue Fall in Q2 Over COVID-19 Impact
C.H. Robinson Worldwide experienced a drop in second-quarter profit and a smaller dip in revenue as it dealt with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TFI Profit, Revenue Fall Due to Impact of COVID-19
TFI International Inc. posted declines in profit and revenue for the second quarter but said business is starting to rebound.
Gasoline’s Demand Rebound Fades at Height of US Driving Season
A sharp rebound in gasoline consumption that helped to drive oil prices higher appears to be running out of steam, a development that should be a cause for concern across the petroleum industry.
July 28, 2020New COVID-19 Stimulus With Transportation Aid Stuck in Congress
With much of the country looking to Washington for assistance, slow-moving negotiations on the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package have been marked by partisan disagreements.
Cummins Posts Drop in Profit, Record Revenue Decline in Q2
Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. reported a sharp drop in second-quarter net income and a record decline in revenue.
TRB Annual Meeting Goes Virtual for 2021
The Transportation Research Board’s 100th annual meeting will be held virtually this winter due to concerns over COVID-19.
Oil Falls With US Stockpile Concerns Amplifying Demand Woes
Oil declined as investors turned their focus to domestic supply, with expectations for another build in U.S. stockpiles.
Nikola to Launch New US Plant With Tre Cabover Model
The battery-electric cabover Nikola Tre model will be the first Class 8 off the assembly line at Nikola's manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Ariz.
Tesla’s ‘Mind-Boggling’ Value Leads Bernstein to Downgrade
Tesla Inc.’s soaring valuation led to a downgrade by Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi on July 28, who said it is difficult to justify the market capitalization even using best-case scenarios.
US Consumer Confidence Fell in July as Expectations Slumped
U.S. consumer confidence declined in July by more than forecast as a pickup in COVID-19 cases rattled Americans’ sentiment about prospects for the economy and the job market.