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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, Equipment

Goodyear Q3 Tire Sales Fall on Commercial Trucking Weakness

Goodyear posted a loss in the third quarter on the back of weak conditions in its truck business, a fire at a Polish factory and an ongoing reorganization, the tire maker said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Westport, Volvo Fuel System to Ink JV Agreements by January

Westport Fuel Systems expects definitive agreements for its high-pressure gas-injection fuel system joint venture with Volvo Group to be signed by the end of January, executives said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Einride Begins Regular Unmanned Moves for GE Appliances

An unmanned cargo vehicle operated by Swedish startup Einride has begun transporting goods on a regular basis for GE Appliances at a private site in Selmer, Tenn., the companies announced.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyliion to Exit Class 8 Electric Truck Powertrain Business

Hyliion Holdings Corp. plans to exit the Class 8 electric powertrain business, the company said Nov. 8, less than a month after beginning a strategic review of its options for the unit.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Government, Business

Biden Visits Stellantis Autoworkers, Celebrates Labor Deal

BELVIDERE, Ill. — President Joe Biden put on a red United Auto Workers shirt on Nov. 9 as he celebrated a labor deal that will prevent Belvidere’s Stellantis plant from closing.

November 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Hyzon Eyes Q1 Testing for More Powerful FCEV Class 8 Truck

Hyzon Motors plans to begin testing the next generation of its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks with U.S. customers in the first quarter of 2024.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Government, Business

Landrieu Ties Infrastructure Future to Presidential Race

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is seeking to make the case that continued infrastructure progress could depend on keeping Joe Biden in the White House after 2024.

Josh Boak and Will Weissert | Associated Press
November 9, 2023
Business, Logistics

Trucking Enters Strong but Uncertain Holiday Season

The trucking industry is heading into a strong but somewhat uncertain peak shipping season with consumer spending expected to remain high even amid a softer economy, according to a survey.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Government, Business

White House, Lawmakers Evaluate IIJA on Second Anniversary

President Joe Biden has kicked off a national conversation about infrastructure policy ahead of the two-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 9, 2023
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Order Season Continues Below Year-Ago Surge

North American Class 8 truck orders for October fell precipitously from their year-ago surge, taking a steep but unsurprising drop, according to ACT Research.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023