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.
3PLs Persevere Through Down Freight Market, TIA Leaders Say
PHOENIX — Third-party logistics providers have persevered through a tough freight market while taking action to stem a rising tide of fraud, 3PL industry leaders said.
Samsung to Unveil $44 Billion Chip Push as Soon as Next Week
Samsung is preparing to take the wraps off a $44 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking as soon as next week, a signature project in Washington’s effort to bring production back.
April 12, 2024NHTSA Investigates Ford for Bronco Sport Gas Leaks
DETROIT — NHTSA has opened an investigation into a Ford recall for gas leaks from cracked fuel injectors that can cause engine fires, saying in documents that the remedy doesn’t fix the leaks.
IEA Warns Attacks on Russia Plants May Disrupt Diesel Market
The flurry of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s oil refineries risks disrupting global markets for petroleum products, the International Energy Agency said.
April 12, 2024Update: Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement Over Derailment
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023.
April 11, 2024New West Virginia Law Countering Civil Suit Abuse Starts July 1
Starting July 1, noneconomic damage awards in civil lawsuits in West Virginia involving personal injury or wrongful death claims against CMVs will be no higher than $5 million.
Congressional Support Builds for Baltimore Aid
Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and infrastructure after the collapse at the Port of Baltimore.
Ford Cuts Price of F-150 Lightning Pickup
Ford slashed prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck by as much as 7.5% as the automaker prepares to resume deliveries this month following a halt this year over a quality issue.
Spot Market Rebalance Slows Amid Volatile Capacity
The spot market is struggling to rebalance as the rate of carriers exiting has slowed despite sluggish demand.
US Class 8 Truck Sales Fall Again in March
U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued to decline year-over-year in March, according to data from Wards Intelligence.