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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Receives $1.7 Million Research Grant From DOE

Nikola Motor Co. announced it has been awarded a $1.7 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance research into fuel cell membrane electrode assembly.

August 26, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Alabama 6-Cent Gas Tax Increase to Start Sept. 1

For the first time in 27 years, anyone fueling up at a gas station in Alabama soon will fork out more money in taxes that will go directly to the state.

John Sharp | Alabama Media Group (Birmingham, Ala.)
August 26, 2019
Business, Logistics, TCA

Small Texas Airport Continues to Rise Among US Cargo Airports

Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas, is continuing its march up the charts when it comes to shipping cargo, airport officials say.

Rick Kelley | Valley Morning Star (Harlingen, Texas)
August 26, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Traffic Getting Worse Amid Good Economy, Report Finds

Traffic across the country continues to worsen as the economy remains strong, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s recently released 2019 Urban Mobility Report.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 26, 2019
Business, Logistics

Pival Opens Two New Warehouses in Canada

Pival International Inc. announced on Aug. 21 the opening of two distribution centers, which the company said was part of a plan to become the largest warehousing and logistics company in Canada.

August 26, 2019
Government, Business

Trump Rejects New Tariffs on Japan Auto Imports ‘at This Moment’

President Donald Trump says he is not “at this moment” considering fresh tariffs on imported autos and parts from Japan that he has threatened, citing an agreement in principle with Japan on trade announced over the weekend.

August 26, 2019
Government, Business

JK Moving Services Expands Support for Military

JK Moving Services announced it signed a statement of support with the District of Columbia National Guard, and is the first moving company to do so.

August 26, 2019
Business, Logistics

Atlas Introduces Program to Simplify Moving

Atlas Van Lines Inc. announced SimpliCity, a moving program designed to simplify the traditional moving process while delivering the service for which the company is known.

August 26, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Chinese Driverless Startup Pony.ai Strikes Pact With Toyota

Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai struck a partnership with Toyota Motor Corp., a boon for the startup seeking to take on U.S. rivals such as Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.

August 26, 2019
Business

Hino Achieves Medium-Duty Milestone

Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Co., built its 20,000th truck in the U.S., which it delivered to Penske Truck Leasing.

August 26, 2019