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.
Kroger CEO Vows Legal Fight for Albertsons Deal if Necessary
Kroger Co. said it’s committed to hunkering down for a long legal battle if U.S. regulators attempt to block its $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos.
House Panel Evaluates Supply Chain Concerns
WASHINGTON — House transportation policymakers expressed bipartisan support for pursuing initiatives meant to improve safety and workforce accommodations across the freight sector.
Three Companies Charged With Emission Device Tampering
Federal authorities in Michigan have charged three companies — including a truckload carrier — and 11 individuals in an aftermarket scheme to disable the emissions control systems.
Senate Panel OKs Rail Safety Bill In Wake of Ohio Derailment
Congressional transportation policymakers are considering legislation meant to enhance safety and efficiency operations along freight rail corridors.
Samsara Launches Sustainable Fleet Management Features
Samsara introduced its Sustainable Fleet Management offering, which provides customers with data-driven insights on reducing emissions and maximizing fuel efficiency.
Transflo Partners With Comdata to Streamline Fuel Advances
Transflo has partnered with Comdata to introduce Transflo Wallet, a cardless fuel payment system that lets freight brokers send fuel advances to carriers and their drivers via a mobile app.
April Class 8 Orders Continue Year-Over-Year Declines
North American Class 8 orders in April continued the trend of year-over-year declines by dropping to 11,600 units, ACT Research reported.
High Consumer Prices, Inflation Pressures Persist in April
WASHINGTON — Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, a sign that declines in inflation are likely to be slow and bumpy.
Renewable Diesel Output Rises as Alternatives Proliferate
U.S. renewable diesel production took a number of steps forward over the past couple of weeks as two more facilities came online and another ramped up.
GM’s Cruise to Expand Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston
Cruise, the self-driving vehicle unit majority owned by General Motors Co., plans to expand its robotaxi service to Houston and Dallas.