Business

Kroger Co. is in talks about a tie-up with rival Albertsons Cos. in a deal that would create a U.S. grocery giant, people familiar with the matter said.

The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would set multi-factor standards for what constitutes an independent contractor.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Oct. 13 that the U.S. had urged the kingdom to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month.

TOKYO — A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, officially kicked off Oct. 13.

WASHINGTON — The White House hosted a summit Oct. 13 to help speed up construction projects tied to the roughly $1 trillion infrastructure law — an effort to improve coordination with the mayors and governors who directly account for 90% of the spending.

WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States accelerated in September, with the cost of housing and other necessities intensifying pressure on households, wiping out pay gains that many have received and ensuring that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates aggressively.

Uncertainty over labor negotiations at West Coast ports and East Coast facilities seeing a surge in business are just two signs port industry leaders see in a fast-evolving environment.

A 90-year-old undivided two-lane freight corridor is getting a $10 million face-lift in a Minnesota agricultural belt where truckers, commuters and farmers cope with high crash rates and congestion.

Bison Transport has acquired Hermon, Maine-based truckload carrier Pottle’s Transportation, it was announced Oct. 12.