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.
Einride Becomes Peterbilt’s Biggest BET Customer
Einride will buy 150 Model 579EV battery-electric trucks from Peterbilt, the truck maker’s biggest EV order so far, the companies said.
Oregon Champ Shamrell Excited to Make Familiar Trek
After winning his 10th Oregon grand championship, FedEx Freight 3-axle driver Dan Shamrell is preparing to compete in his 18th NTDC.
Truck-Specific Navigation Software Offers Safety, Efficiency
As navigation and routing software applications grow more granular, developers are working to integrate pertinent data to support safe, efficient fleet operations.
Full Port of Baltimore Channel Set to Open by June 10
The Army Corps of Engineers now expects to have the full Federal Channel into Port of Baltimore open by June 10 at the latest, a slightly later target than their original timeline of late May.
CalAmp Files Bankruptcy to Complete Restructuring
CalAmp Corp., which develops business software designed to track vehicles and improve company logistics, has filed bankruptcy to complete a lender-backed plan to cut debt.
Ships Diverted From Red Sea Send Ripple Effects Across Globe
Nearly six months into the Houthis’ relentless campaign to protest Israel’s war in Gaza, the economic fallout is widening.
OPEC+ Extends Supply Cuts Amid Slack Prices
FRANKFURT, Germany — Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries on June 2 extended output cuts through next year, a move aimed at supporting slack prices.
Mobil Delvac™ oils give race car haulers winning edge
A change to Mobil Delvac™ Extreme FE 10W-30 FA-4 diesel engine oil made the team’s car haulers more efficient, needing only one oil change during race season and saving nearly 900 gallons of diesel fuel.
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