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.
International Unveils Revamped Class 8 HV Vocational Trucks
Series production of the updated HV 509, HV 515, HV 609 and HV 615 models is due to start in June 2025, executives said.
ATA Maintains Fight Against California's Fleets Rule
In new written comments, American Trucking Associations continues to oppose a request for EPA to grant a waiver allowing implementation of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
CVC Willing to Bump DB Schenker Bid After Losing to DSV
CVC Capital Partners signaled it’s willing to increase its 14 billion-euro ($15.6 billion) offer for Deutsche Bahn AG’s logistics unit after losing the bidding to Danish company DSV A/S.
US Sues Ship Owner, Operator Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Justice Department is seeking $100 million to cover costs the U.S. incurred after the cargo ship Dali destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge and brought the Port of Baltimore to a standstill.
Amazon Boosts Warehouse Worker Pay by at Least $1.50 an Hour
Amazon.com Inc. is raising the pay of its hourly warehouse workers by at least $1.50 an hour and tacking on Prime memberships to their benefits package.
Isaac Becomes First to Integrate With Trimble’s Cloud TMS
The company announced the new integration Sept. 15 in conjunction with Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.
UAW to Hold Strike Authorization Votes Against Stellantis
The United Auto Workers will ask members to greenlight a strike against Stellantis NV, escalating an already tense standoff with one of the world’s largest car manufacturers.
Alvys Offers Free PC Miler Integration for Its TMS Users
Alvys announced it has integrated its transportation management software with Trimble’s PC Miler truck routing, mileage and mapping software.
Long Trains Pose Derailment Danger, Report Says
OMAHA, Neb. — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a certain type of derailment, the National Academies of Sciences said.
Magnus Launches Enhanced Driver App for Load Planning
Magnus announced the new products Sept. 15 at Trimble’s Insight 2024 conference in Las Vegas.