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.
Truckload Expansion Lifts TFI International’s Q3 Results
The Montreal-based transportation and logistics company posted net income of $128 million, or $1.50 a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.
US Extends 25% Tax Credit to Chip and Solar Wafers
The Biden administration finalized rules for a 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing projects.
Walmart Challenges Amazon With Prescription Delivery
Walmart Inc. will start delivering prescriptions to U.S. homes in as little as 30 minutes, a move that’s intended to grab a bigger slice of online spending and compete against Amazon.com Inc.
General Motors Posts Q3 Profit of $3 Billion
DETROIT — U.S. sales are down and a once-reliably profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post a third quarter profit of $3 billion.
Mail Carriers Reach Tentative Contract With USPS
Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide air-conditioned trucks.
Norfolk Southern Tops Third-Quarter Expectations
Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the derailment in East Palestine and the sale of two rail lines.
Auto Supplier Dana Exploring Sale of Off-Highway Unit
Dana Inc. is exploring a sale of its off-highway business, people familiar with the matter said, as the automotive supplier responds to sluggish demand in its key markets.
October 18, 2024Volvo Q3 Profit Falls 28.5% on Market Downturn, Mack Issues
Volvo Group profit fell 28.5% in the third quarter of 2024 as a downturn in demand for trucks in both Europe and North America crimped revenue and margin.
BMW Recalls 700,000 Cars in China Over Coolant Pump Issues
Models affected include locally made 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles, as well as several imported X Series SUVs.
Biden Administration Pledges $2B to Reinforce Electric Grid
The funding for 32 projects is being made available through the Energy Department and will span 42 states. Investments will include utilities damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
October 18, 2024