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.
Cyber Monday Sales Hit Record $12.4 Billion on Nov. 27
U.S. shoppers spent $12.4 billion on Cyber Monday, a robust result demonstrating the continued resilience of consumers despite dwindling pandemic-era savings and high interest rates.
Diesel Price Drops 6.3¢ a Gallon to $4.146
The national average diesel price tumbled 6.3 cents in its fifth straight decline to hit $4.146 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 27.
Biden Convenes New Supply Chain Council
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Nov. 27 opened the first meeting of his supply chain resilience council by saying his administration was working to lower costs for U.S. families.
Bestpass Acquires Fleetworthy Solutions
Bestpass on Nov. 28 announced it is acquiring Fleetworthy Solutions Inc.
NLRB Dismisses New York Union Case Against Tesla
Tesla Inc. has fought off allegations it illegally terminated dozens of New York employees in response to a unionization campaign.
Gas Prices Now Below $3 in 14 States
Gasoline prices have fallen for 60 consecutive days, letting American drivers pass on savings at the pump to consumer retailers during the U.S. economy’s all-important holiday season.
Volkswagen Tells Workers to Brace for Job Cuts
Volkswagen AG signaled it’s willing to push for job cuts at its namesake brand to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
Oil Shows Signs of Softening Before OPEC+ Meeting
Ahead of the OPEC+ meeting on Nov. 30, there are indications oil supply is running ahead of demand, highlighting the challenge facing the cartel as it prepares to set output policy for 2024.
Panama Canal Adds Extra Queue-Jumping Auctions
The Panama Canal Authority said it will add extra slots allowing ships to pay big premiums to transit the waterway, which has become congested due to an ongoing drought.
Trucking Firms Using Social Media Influencers for Promotion
Trucking marketers looking for a leg up on social media are turning to AI software that can quickly surface the absolute best influencers in that medium to promote their brand.