Business
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.
Navistar Hosts Grand Opening for New San Antonio Factory
SAN ANTONIO — Navistar opened the doors to a new $250 million truck manufacturing facility that its leaders said positions the company to capitalize on current and emerging trends, while also providing room for growth into opportunities to come.
TCA Discusses Leadership Transition, Presents Awards at Annual Conference
LAS VEGAS — The Truckload Carriers Association moved forward with its leadership transition and recognized fleets’ efforts to provide a better workplace experience for their drivers at the group’s annual conference, convened March 19-22.
Nikola Dealership Alta Equipment Group Adds Arizona Territory to Network
Alta Equipment Group Inc. announced it was awarded truck maker Nikola Corp.’s Arizona sales and service territory.
March 23, 2022Aurora Unveils Autonomous Automotive Test Fleet
Aurora Innovation Inc. announced it unveiled its test fleet of its autonomous custom-designed Toyota Sienna vehicles featuring Toyota’s vehicle control interface and Sienna Autono-MaaS (S-AM) platform.
March 23, 2022Mack Adds Digital Feature to Roadside Assistance Service
Mack Trucks announced it added a digital tracking feature to expand its Mack OneCall 24/7 roadside assistance service and support offered through the Mack Uptime Center.
March 23, 2022FleetPride Acquires Portville Truck & Auto Repair
FleetPride Inc. has acquired the assets of New York-based Portville Truck & Auto Repair.
March 23, 2022LG Plans Battery Plants for Canada, Arizona
LG Energy Solution will invest around $2 billion on increasing output in North America as the South Korean battery maker ramps up production to meet rising demand for electric cars.
TuSimple Explores Adding Partners in Asia-Pacific Businesses
Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple Holdings Inc. announced it intends to explore certain transactions that could add partners at a subsidiary level for its Asia-Pacific-focused businesses.
James Hoffa Steps Down as Teamsters President
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced general president James Hoffa stepped down after 23 years in the post.
Former Cruise CEO Dan Ammann Lands at Exxon
Dan Ammann, who led the Cruise self-driving unit of General Motors Co. until December with a mission to reduce traffic and eliminate emissions, has landed at oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp.