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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

May Producer Prices Soared 10.8% as Energy Prices Jumped

WASHINGTON — U.S. producer prices surged 10.8% in May from a year earlier, underscoring the ongoing threat to the economy from inflation that shows no sign of slowing.

Christopher Rugaber | Associated Press
June 14, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fleet Owners Urged to Be Familiar With CARB Emission Proposal

WASHINGTON — Trucking companies should educate California regulators about potential impacts of a new regulation before it takes effect and becomes a model for the nation, according to fleet experts.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 14, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Hits New Record at $5.718 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel reached a record high this week at $5.718 a gallon, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration June 13.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2022
Government, Business

Bear Market Hits Wall Street as Stocks, Bonds, Crypto Dive

NEW YORK — Wall Street tumbled into what’s called a bear market June 13 after fears about a fragile economy and rising interest rates sent the S&P 500 more than 20% below its record set early this year.

Stan Choe | Associated Press
June 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Orange EV Launches E-Triever Model Yard Truck

Orange EV introduced the e-Triever all-electric yard truck, its latest model that builds upon its T-Series.

June 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Western Star Adds Options for 49X Model

Western Star announced new options available on its 49X model intended to widen coverage in heavy-haul and construction applications.

June 13, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Automakers Seek Lifting of EV Tax Credit Cap

NEW YORK — Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people would be offered tax credits if they buy a hybrid or fully electric vehicles.

June 13, 2022
Business, Fuel, Autonomous

Musk Warns of Tesla’s ‘Very Tough Quarter’ in Staff Email

Tesla Inc. has had a “very tough quarter” as it struggles with supply chain snags, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk warned in an internal memo, imploring workers to help get the electric vehicle maker back on track.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
June 13, 2022
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Electrifying Delivery Fleets Is One Solution to World’s Car Obesity Problem

Companies in the transport sector, and automakers in particular, are among the most-visible pioneers of the inevitable shift to cleaner fuel. Electric cars are becoming a household concept, regardless of their prohibitive cost. That’s where large fleet operators come in.

Anurag Kotoky | Bloomberg News
June 13, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Gas Hits $5 a Gallon for First Time, According to AAA

NEW YORK — The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has hit $5 for the first time ever.

David Koenig and Julie Walker | Associated Press
June 13, 2022