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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.

Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

New Baltimore Bridge Could Have Higher Clearance

BALTIMORE — Authorities will soon decide if they want to raise the 185-foot vertical clearance of the area's bridges, and by how much. 

Hayes Gardner | Baltimore Sun
July 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Private

Samsara Extends Tracking to Small, High-Value Assets

CHICAGO — Connected fleet technology provider Samsara has launched a new tracking device for small assets and is adding new features to enhance driver safety.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
July 1, 2024
Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Maersk Drops Out of Bidding for Logistics Giant DB Schenker

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S withdrew its bid for DB Schenker, the logistics unit of Deutsche Bahn AG that has been reported to be valued at more than $16.1 billion.

July 1, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking’s Clean Power Transition Hinges on Infrastructure

LAS VEGAS — Wider adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial trucks will depend on the development of new fueling and charging infrastructure, energy leaders said.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
June 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Infrastructure Still Top Issue for Electric Truck Deployment

According to industry leaders, this simple, yet crucial detail for fleets to consider when adding electric trucks to their rosters should be their top priority: where to plug them in.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
June 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

The Right Utility Provider Is Key for Fleet Electrification

To understand the best utility provider for an electrified commercial fleet, it is important to know the types of providers that are available and understand how they operate.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
June 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Truck Maker Hyzon Mulls Sale of Part or All of Operations

Hyzon Motors could put up a for sale sign as the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based startup continues to hemorrhage cash, and it may begin layoffs before that.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Salem Carriers to Use Pair of eCascadias in Carolinas

Salem Carriers is to begin using two Freightliner eCascadias to service some of Daimler Truck North America’s inbound logistics needs in the Carolinas, the companies said June 25.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2024
Business, Logistics

Update: ATA Reports Tonnage Turnaround With 1.5% Rise

The trucking industry experienced its first increase in tonnage this year in May, American Trucking Associations reported June 18. 

June 28, 2024
Business, Safety

Reactivating XPO’s Wilbert Vano

After sitting out 2023 over a technical disqualification, XPO 3-axle driver Wilbert Vano returned to competition triumphantly at the New Jersey Truck Driving Championships.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2024