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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, Technology, Equipment

Hyliion Reports Modest Q3 Revenue as Net Loss Widens

Hyliion Holdings Corp., which went public in 2020, reported a higher net loss on modest revenue in the third quarter. But the electrified powertrain provider ended the quarter with over $455 million of cash and marketable investments.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

EPA to Consider Tougher Locomotives Emissions Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency said Nov. 9 it will consider adopting stricter rules on locomotive emissions in response to concerns raised by California regulators.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
November 10, 2022
Business, Equipment

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November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Nicole Lashes Florida With Rain, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Nicole, now a tropical storm, is lashing central Florida with heavy rain and powerful wind, leaving a trail of blackouts and floods.

November 10, 2022
Government, Business

Inflation Slowed More Than Forecast in October

U.S. inflation cooled in October by more than forecast, offering hope that the fastest price increases in decades are ebbing and giving Federal Reserve officials room to slow down their steep interest rate hikes.

Reade Pickert | Bloomberg News
November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Governor Puts North Carolina on Fast Track for Zero-Emission Trucks

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order positioning North Carolina to be a national leader in making and using zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Extends Gas Tax Holiday

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two executive orders Nov. 4 to extend the supply chain emergency status and temporarily suspend state diesel and gas taxes through Dec. 11.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
Business

Daseke Reports Mixed Q3 Financials

Daseke Inc.’s earnings declined despite revenue gains during the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 9.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Report Says DOT ‘Management Challenges’ Include Reducing Highway Fatalities

A new Department of Transportation inspector general report concluded that DOT’s key 2023 “management challenges” range from reducing highway fatalities to successfully implementing the variety of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 10, 2022
Government, Business

Holiday Retail Sales Pace Likely to Be Slower, but Still Solid

The retail holiday season is expected to be solid as economists and other experts say sales should increase between 6% and 8% over 2021’s record 14% increase from 2020. 

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
November 10, 2022