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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, Safety

Chinese EV Startup Monitors Drivers’ Vital Signs

A new Chinese electric vehicle startup, BeyonCa, is touting its ability to monitor drivers’ health for serious incidents like a heart attack to help stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

Selina Xu | Bloomberg News
November 4, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Spokane International Airport Completes Second Phase of Rail, Truck Facility

The Spokane International Airport has completed the second phase of a rail and truck transload facility designed to attract advanced manufacturing companies to the region.

Amy Edelen | The Spokesman-Review
November 3, 2022
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Orders Soar in October on Pent-Up Demand

North American Class 8 orders in October soared past the year-earlier volume and retreated a step or two from the previous month’s all-time record, ACT Research reported, calling it further confirmation of pent-up demand.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Government, Business

Candidates Raise Freight Infrastructure, Energy Priorities in Midterms

Energy proposals anchored on freight infrastructure initiatives have loomed large for candidates around the country aiming to represent constituents in Congress next year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Rhode Island Files Notice of Appeal in Truck Tolling Case

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has filed an appeal challenging a district federal court judge’s ruling declaring unconstitutional the state’s controversial trucks-only tolling plan.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Reports Strong Q3 Results; Meritor Now Part of Company

Cummins Inc. reported lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as business in North America was strong and its growth strategy added costs.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Werner Reports Revenue Increase for Q3

Werner Enterprises saw revenue rise but income decline during the third quarter of 2022, the company reported Nov. 2.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business

Yellow Posts Rise in Revenue, Decline in Earnings for Q3

Yellow Corp. increased revenue but earnings declined during the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 2.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Nebraska, Iowa Issue Hours-of-Service Waivers Related to Fuel

The governors of Nebraska and Iowa temporarily waived federal mandates for truck drivers amid greater fuel demand for harvest season and diesel shortages.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Public Comments Point to Confusion Over Sleep Apnea Proposal

The long-simmering controversy over how medical examiners decide when they should send truck drivers at risk for obstructive sleep apnea to undergo costly lab sleep studies is heating up again.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022