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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.

Government, Business, Equipment

New UAW Unionizing Drive Targets 13 Nonunion Automakers

The United Auto Workers union is launching simultaneous, public organizing campaigns at more than a dozen automakers including Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen AG and Tesla Inc.

Josh Eidelson | Bloomberg News
November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Transportation Leaders Urge Passage of Freight Rail Bill

Policymakers are calling on congressional leaders to consider freight safety legislation as the Biden administration enhanced its commitment to supply chain connectivity.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

US Weighing Reprieve for Automakers on EV Tax Credits

The Biden administration has discussed giving automakers a temporary reprieve from rules aimed to limit a consumer tax credit for electric vehicles that contain certain foreign materials.

November 29, 2023
Business, Equipment

Output at Mack Trucks Plants Back to Capacity After Strike

Output at Mack Trucks’ production facilities reached full capacity in recent days after employees returned to work following a six-week strike.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Color Wraps May Help Broaden Cybertruck’s Appeal

When Tesla starts Cybertruck deliveries on Nov. 30, color wraps — decorative films applied to the truck's exterior — could soften the edges of a truck seen as too harsh for mainstream buyers.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola CEO Girsky’s Duties Expand as CFO Departs

Nikola Corp. CEO Steve Girsky’s workload is set to increase further Dec. 4 with the departure of the truck maker's chief financial officer. 

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Toyota Sells Part of Denso Stake to Raise Cash for EVs

Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan’s top automaker said Nov. 29.

Yuri Kageyama | Associated Press
November 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM Says Strike Cost $1.1 Billion, but Raises Dividend

General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit due to production lost during the UAW's strike, but the company expects to absorb the new contract's costs and raised its dividend.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
November 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Alabama to Build $30 Million EV Tech Workforce Training Hub

A $30 million workforce training center focused on electric vehicle technology will be built in Decatur, Ala., Gov. Kay Ivey announced Nov. 27.

William Thornton | Alabama Media Group
November 28, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs

FMCSA has issued a warning that late next year truck drivers who test positive for drug use will not only be placed on prohibited status, but will lose their commercial driver licenses.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 28, 2023