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.
Continental Opens Employee Training Center in Mississippi
Continental, a technology company and tire manufacturer, has opened its employee training center in Clinton, Miss.
November 28, 2018Trump Threatens Punishment After GM Announces Layoffs, Plant Closures
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump threatened Nov. 27 to end consumer subsidies for electric cars sold by General Motors in the wake of the company’s announcement of layoffs and plant closures in Michigan, Ohio and Maryland.
Samsung to Build EV Battery Pack Factory in Michigan
Samsung plans to build a $62 million electric vehicle battery pack factory in Auburn Hills, Mich., that will create more than 400 jobs, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced.
Beemac Trucking Opens First of Two Houston Terminals
Beemac Trucking has opened a terminal in the Houston area, the carrier announced in a Nov. 21 press release.
November 28, 2018Philadelphia Airport Plans $5.5 Million Land Purchase to Expand Airfreight
City aviation officials plan to spend $5.5 million to acquire 15 acres near Philadelphia International Airport as part of a plan to develop an airfreight complex serving a broad swath of the region.
Nominations on Senate’s Docket for Lame-Duck Session, Mitch McConnell Says
Consideration of nominees for top level roles in the Trump administration is among the priorities for the U.S. Senate during its brief post-election session, the chamber’s leader said Nov. 27.
PennDOT Seeks Private Sector Input for Truck Parking
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking input on a public-private partnership to address truck parking.
Jeep Brings Gladiator to Small-Truck Fight After Market Doubles
Jeep, the crown jewel of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, is re-entering the popular midsize truck market for the first time in more than two decades.
November 28, 2018Oakland Leaders Craft Truck Management Plan
The Port of Oakland and city leaders are developing the West Oakland Truck Management Plan in an effort to reduce the impact of freight haulers moving through residential areas.
Deborah Hersman to Leave National Safety Council for Safety Post at Waymo
Deborah Hersman is leaving her post as National Safety Council CEO to become chief safety officer at Waymo, a self-driving technology development company based in Mountain View, Calif.