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.
ConMet Buys TruckWings Creator TruckLabs
Heavy-duty commercial truck and trailer component manufacturer ConMet bought TruckLabs, whose products include the tractor-mounted TruckWings aerodynamic device, it said.
Two Sentenced to Prison in Staged Accident Schemes
Two people in separate allegations of participation in staged accidents with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area have been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay significant restitution.
Class 8 Sales Drop for Third Straight Month During October
Class 8 retail sales in October declined from the year-ago period for a third consecutive month, Wards Intelligence data showed.
$50 Million Federal Grant Will Help Modernize Delaware Port
Delaware officials announced a $50 million federal grant to help pay for a container terminal expansion project to enable the century-old Port of Wilmington to handle larger vessels.
Tesla Facing Strikes in Sweden Over Collective Bargaining
Pressure is growing on Tesla in Sweden, where a trade union is demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in the country have.
November 13, 2023Volvo Buys Bankrupt Proterra’s Battery Business
Volvo Group will acquire the battery business of Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Co., the businesses said separately.
Pepsi on Its Way to Surpassing Coca-Cola’s Value
PepsiCo Inc. is on course to take over as the biggest U.S. beverage company by market value, supplanting rival Coca-Cola Co., according to Wall Street analysts.
Mergers and Acquisitions Market Begins to Accelerate
After a drop in merger and acquisition activity, analysts believe the market has turned a corner. Driven by uncertain economic conditions earlier this year, M&A has now started a rebound.
Forward Air Files Counterclaim Against Omni on Merger
Forward Air has filed a counterclaim against Omni Logistics in response to a lawsuit Omni filed alleging that Forward has not followed through on a planned merger between the companies.
Honda Will Give Autoworkers 11% Raise After UAW’s Big Wins
Honda Motor Co. will hike the pay of some U.S. employees by 11% following the United Auto Workers’ contract victories at its unionized Detroit competitors, according to a company memo.