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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, Safety, Fuel

Fort Hills Mine Signals Path for Oil-Sands Revival in Alberta

A colossal Canadian oil-sands project may be showing the way forward for an industry many thought would never see new investments.

Robert Tuttle | Bloomberg News
September 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Bull Analyst Says Stock ‘No Longer Investable’

Nomura Instinet analyst Romit Shah downgraded Tesla to neutral from buy in a note titled “No Longer Investable.” The note to clients starts by pointing out that previously he’s been one of the biggest bulls on the Street since initiating coverage last October.

Joe Weisenthal | Bloomberg News
September 11, 2018
Business

Southern Glazer’s Celebrates Drivers With Festivities, Prizes

Drivers for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be treated to a slew of festivities and prizes this week.

Joe Antoshak | Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

California Aims to Drop Fossil Fuels for Electricity by 2045

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has set a goal of phasing out electricity produced by fossil fuels by 2045 under legislation signed Sept. 10 by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Jonathan J. Cooper | Associated Press
September 11, 2018
Business

Bendix Notes Importance of Drivers

Bendix has taken National Truck Driver Appreciation Week as a reminder that even as technologies evolve, drivers continue to be crucial.

Joe Antoshak | Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Business

DCLI to Distribute Food, Snacks to Drivers

Direct ChassisLink Inc. has planned a variety of activities at its field offices throughout this week, including distributing meals, snacks and thank-you gifts.

Joe Antoshak | Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Government, Business

Americans Haven’t Felt This Good About Income Growth Since 2001

Economists say the country is close to full employment, but pay gains for American workers have been flat since 2015. Even last week’s upward blip in wage growth could be wiped out by inflation. Yet Americans haven’t been this optimistic about future pay raises since the century began, according to the Conference Board’s monthly surveys.

Brandon Kochkodin | Bloomberg News
September 11, 2018
Business

TMAF Kicks Off Campaign to Thank Drivers, Educate Public

Trucking Moves America Forward has launched an advertising and digital campaign to thank professional drivers and educate the public about their importance.

Joe Antoshak | Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Inches Up 0.6¢ to $3.258 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel inched up 0.6 cent to $3.258 a gallon, while crude oil prices fell amid questions over supplies in light of looming sanctions against Iran.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 10, 2018
Business

Survey: Driver Compensation Is Up, but Tell Us: Is It Making a Difference?

After many years of stagnant pay, truck driver compensation is rising substantially. But is it making a difference in your life or your business? We want to hear from you.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
September 10, 2018