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.
Donated Project at Mexican Border to Improve Cargo Processing
Processing cargo from Mexico is expected to improve at a border land port of entry in Los Indios, Texas, due to a $1.5 million project donated to the federal government.
ATA Leaders See Shared Emissions Challenges With EU
American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said European transportation leaders are facing regulatory challenges similar to those confronting U.S. fleets.
AT&T to Buy Rivian EVs as Part of Electrification Program
On Dec. 14, Rivian announced that telecommunications giant AT&T will purchase Rivian electric vans as well as vehicles in its R1 platform of trucks and SUVs.
Meeting Enterprise Demands At The Speed of 5G
Program Airs: December 14, 2 p.m. ET As a business leader, are you looking for ways to improve speed to market and foster innovation to gain a competitive edge? Are you seeking to improve employee engagement, elevate customer experiences, and streamline operations? Join us to explore the unique advantages America’s largest and fastest 5G network provides. With special guests Margot Lopez, founder of Lopez Research and Steve Crowley, Director of Solutions Engineering at T-Mobile.
December 14, 2023Cruise Lays Off 900, Multiple Executives as Fallout Worsens
Cruise LLC, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors Co., is cutting 24% of its workforce, extending a sweeping overhaul of the business after dismissing nine top executives.
FMCSA Leader Highlights Recruitment Efforts Targeting Women
An advisory board focused on women entering the trucking workforce is among recruitment programs meant to tackle a driver shortage industrywide, FMCSA said recently.
Congress OKs Bill Ensuring Truck Access to Military Bases
Congress has advanced a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill with provisions specific to trucking, clearing the measure for enactment before the legislative body adjourns.
60 Seconds: It's Not Too Early for Winterization
The primary goal, experts say, is to never be surprised by an early winter storm and keep fleets running. Prepare for anything your drivers and your trucks might need.
December 14, 2023Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown
SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. “Rusty” Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.
Kroger, Albertsons Bracing for January FTC Decision on Deal
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are bracing for a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit over their $24.6 billion tie-up as soon as January as opposition builds against the supermarket megadeal.