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.
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, 2021Workhorse 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, 2021Rolling 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, 2021Jackson 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, 2021Manufacturing 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.
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, 2021NHTSA 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, 2021Fleets 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.
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.
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.