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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.

Business, Technology

Dana Acquires Pi Innovo to Add to Electrification Business

Dana Inc. announced it acquired Pi Innovo, expanding on its earlier noncontrolling interest in the company.

March 1, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Workhorse to Meet With USPS Over Truck Contract

Representatives of electric-truck maker Workhorse Group Inc. are scheduled to meet with officials at the U.S. Postal Service March 3 as the company explores options for challenging the loss of a massive contract to build the next generation of postal trucks.

March 1, 2021
Business, Safety

Rolling Strong Coach Claudia Rodriguez Named WIT Member of the Month

The Women In Trucking Association announced Claudia Rodriguez, a wellness coach for Rolling Strong, as its February Member of the Month.

March 1, 2021
Business, Equipment

Jackson Group Peterbilt Wins Awards From Peterbilt, Paccar Parts

Peterbilt Motors Co. named Jackson Group Peterbilt its 2020 North American Dealer of the Year.

March 1, 2021
Government, Business

Manufacturing Activity Jumps to Three-Year High in February

WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace in three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders.

Martin Crutsinger | Associated Press
March 1, 2021
Business, Equipment, Fuel

CMA CGM Dedicates Six LNG-Powered Vessels to Service U.S. Customers

French ocean carrier CMA CGM Group will dedicate six liquefied natural gas-powered containerships to the United States..

March 1, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

NHTSA Probes Engine Fires in Nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs

DETROIT — The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs.

March 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology

In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.

Hilary Daninhirsch | Special to Transport Topics
March 1, 2021
Government, Business

MLB’s Athletics Move Step Closer to Ballpark at Port of Oakland

An environmental impact report written by City of Oakland officials and released Feb. 26 is pushing forward plans for a privately funded, baseball-only stadium at Howard Terminal at the Port of Oakland.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 1, 2021
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Reports Q4 Net Loss, Eyes Alt Fuels

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss and a decline in revenue as diesel gross margins plunged and pandemic-related restrictions remained in place at some of its restaurants.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 26, 2021