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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.

Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM Says Strike Cost $1.1 Billion, but Raises Dividend

General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit due to production lost during the UAW's strike, but the company expects to absorb the new contract's costs and raised its dividend.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Alabama to Build $30 Million EV Tech Workforce Training Hub

A $30 million workforce training center focused on electric vehicle technology will be built in Decatur, Ala., Gov. Kay Ivey announced Nov. 27.

William Thornton | Alabama Media Group
November 28, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs

FMCSA has issued a warning that late next year truck drivers who test positive for drug use will not only be placed on prohibited status, but will lose their commercial driver licenses.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 28, 2023
Business

NRF Reports Record Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend shoppers surpassed their record turnout from last year, marking a strong unofficial start to the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. 

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 28, 2023
Government, Business

Congress Has NDAA on End-of-Year To-Do List

Finalizing a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill is among the legislative items on Congress’ radar before adjourning for the year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 28, 2023
Business, Logistics

Lineage Logistics Eyes Over $30 Billion Valuation in IPO

Lineage Logistics is targeting a valuation of more than $30 billion in an initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said, in what could be one of next year’s largest listings.

Ryan Gould and Gillian Tan | Bloomberg News
November 28, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training

From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
November 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark

Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rolls-Royce Sours on Electric Planes, Needs Time for Hydrogen

Rolls-Royce Holdings backed away from electric aircraft and said conventional propulsion will remain the mainstay in coming years as hydrogen takes time to mature as an alternative.

Siddharth Philip | Bloomberg News
November 28, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Stuck Australian Gas Tanker May Spur Global LNG Price Rise

A loaded liquefied natural gas tanker is stuck at an export terminal in Australia and will disrupt some shipments, adding to supply concerns ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.

November 28, 2023