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.
Speeding Tops Infractions During Operation Safe Driver Week
Speeding was a top infraction for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers during this summer’s Operation Safe Driver Week.
TMCSuperTech Casts Spotlight on Country’s Top Technicians
Competition brings out the best in us whether it’s play, sport or work, and there aren’t many times when two or more of those occasions merge.
Freight Industry Confronts Climate Change
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency coined the term “Messy Middle.” It refers to the fact that there is more than one way to attack the problem of climate change.
What’s Next for Alternative Fuels?
What will be the next step in the investments of alternative fuels and electric vehicles for fleets? The guests in our latest Transport Topics’ Magazine Event Series, SPARK, offer insight.
October 6, 2023Carriers Face Growing Cybersecurity Challenges
Increasing vehicle connectivity and automation is making cybersecurity an increasingly important subject for fleet maintenance executives and managers.
In the Race to Electrification, Buses Are Leading the Pack
All over the world, buses are quickly and quietly going electric.
Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles
Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.
Eligible EV Buyers Will Get Tax Credits Immediately in 2024
DETROIT — Starting next year, people who want to buy a new or used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will be able to get U.S. government income tax credits at the time of purchase.
October 6, 2023Tesla Cuts Model 3, Y Prices in US
Tesla Inc. cut prices on its top-selling models in the U.S. again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates.
Exxon in Talks to Buy Pioneer
Exxon Mobil Corp. is in talks to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources Co., according to a person familiar with the matter, nearing its largest takeover in more than two decades.
October 6, 2023