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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, For-Hire

UPS Sees Profit Growth for First Time in Nearly Two Years

UPS Inc. posted a year-over-year increase in revenue during the third quarter of 2024 despite challenging market conditions, the company reported Oct. 24.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2024
Business, Logistics

Union Pacific’s Profit Grows 9%

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific’s third-quarter profit grew 9% as the railroad delivered 6% more freight and continued to raise prices and streamline its operations.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
October 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Clark Beverage to Open Distribution Facility in Kentucky

C.C. Clark will invest $129 million to build a corporate headquarters as part of a new 300,000-square-foot distribution center along Kentucky’s Interstate 65 corridor.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Stock Rises After Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

The company on Oct. 23 reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter, above the average analyst estimate.

Kara Carlson and Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
October 23, 2024
Business, Safety

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Central to Safety Mission

USDOT announced more than $4 billion in grants Oct. 21, including projects in Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin that will add parking to existing facilities along interstate highways.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Shrinking Margins Put Pressure on Upcoming Earnings

Shares of the Elon Musk-led company have fallen 12% this year through Oct. 22, while all of its Big Tech peers have advanced.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
October 23, 2024
Business, Fuel

Matador Increases 2024 Oil Output Projection by 5%

Dallas-based Matador now plans to produce an average of 98,500 to 101,500 barrels of oil per day in 2024, a 5% increase from the company’s previous projection.

Mitchell Ferman | Bloomberg News
October 23, 2024
Government, Business

Economy: ATA's Bob Costello Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance. 

October 23, 2024
Business, Logistics

Old Dominion Sees First Year-Over-Year Revenue Drop in 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line experienced a slight decline in third-quarter revenue amid ongoing market softness, the company reported Oct. 23.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina

The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 23, 2024