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.
Hero James Sadler: Providing Aid After Catastrophic Storms
When Floridians suffer through severe hurricanes that bring devastation to local communities, James Sadler sets out to ensure supplies and food are available after storms make landfall.
Biden Awards $7 Billion for Clean Hydrogen Hubs Across US
President Joe Biden announced Oct. 13 that seven state-backed regional hubs will receive a total of $7 billion for hydrogen fuel production in his ambitious push for zero-emission green energy.
Estes Rating, Quoting System Returns to Action After Cyberattack
Estes Express Lines late Oct. 12 said its rating and quoting system, as well as telephone lines and email access, were again operational following a cyberattack earlier in the month.
Hero Anthony Shipp: Coordinating Aid to Maui Wildfire Victims
When wildfires consumed the Hawaiian island of Maui in August, Anthony Shipp’s reaction was immediate, and powerful.
UAW Breaks Pattern of Adding Factories to Strikes on Fridays
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says walkouts could be added at any moment.
Cruise to Upgrade San Francisco Driverless Cars
Cruise plans to roll out a suite of technological upgrades intended to make its driverless cars more adept at responding during emergencies, the company said Oct. 12.
California Eyes Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal
California is preparing a lawsuit to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. on concerns the deal could hurt consumers and workers, Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
Camera Rule Slammed Because It Doesn’t Include Freight Rail
Passenger railroads will be required to install video recorders inside locomotives, but the rule excludes freight trains like the one that derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio.
Mercedes Challenges Tesla's Battery-Powered Semi
Mercedes-Benz Trucks revealed a heavy-duty #electric #truck to take on Tesla’s battery-powered Semi, the latest move in the intensifying race to decarbonize road logistics.
October 12, 2023Two Maryland Schools Receive Federal CDL Grants
Two federal grants totaling $371,050 were awarded to two Maryland community colleges for commercial driver license training.