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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.

Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

LNG Ships Divert to Europe on Wider War Fears

Liquefied natural gas cargoes are diverting away from Asia to Europe after fears of a wider war in the Middle East sent benchmark Dutch prices rallying.

Anna Shiryaevskaya | Bloomberg News
October 7, 2024
Business, Fuel

Shell Sees Strong Natural Gas Production in Third Quarter

Shell saw continued strong performance from its natural gas and upstream businesses in the third quarter, even as oil-refining margins declined and it expects to lose money in chemicals.

William Mathis | Bloomberg News
October 7, 2024
Business, Fuel

Chevron Sells Canada Oil Sand, Shale Assets for $6.5 Billion

Chevron Corp. agreed to sell its stakes in some oil sands and shale assets to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. for $6.5 billion.

James Herron | Associated Press
October 7, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Faces New Storm Threat as Region Reels From Helene

Florida is bracing for another potentially dangerous and costly hurricane less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated a wide swath of the U.S. Southeast.

October 7, 2024
Government, Business

ATA's Spear: Trucking's Voice Will Cut Through Noise at MCE

Spear is optimistic that ATA's outreach over the past year has been paying off. This includes actions by members to better inform lawmakers about the industry's most critical issues.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 7, 2024
Government, Business, Perspective

Perspective: Get Involved, Because We Can

As a kid who grew up witnessing the grit, hustle and compassion required of my parents to survive (and occasionally thrive) in a trucking business, I often get emotional reflecting on my term as chair of ATA.

Andrew Boyle | Chairman, American Trucking Associations
October 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Reducing Emissions Without Sacrificing Diesel Efficiency

In spite of a somewhat heavier emission control system, Cummins' 2027 HELM version of X15 will be no heavier than the present product because the HELM block is a fresh design.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
October 4, 2024
Business

Stellantis Sues UAW to Stop Strike Over Stalled Plant Funding

Stellantis NV is suing the United Auto Workers to prevent a possible strike stemming from a dispute about promised investments at its U.S. assembly plants.

October 4, 2024
Business, Technology

What’s Now and Next for Auxiliary Power Units

Knowing that comfort is a major factor in driver retention, trucking companies have taken action through their choices of auxiliary power units and approach toward idle management.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
October 4, 2024
Business

TMC Releases Summer Survey Results

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council conducted three surveys during the late spring and summer months.

Jack Legler | Technical Director, Technology & Maintenance Council
October 4, 2024