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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, Logistics

Getting Paid Now More Complex for NYC Food Delivery Workers

NEW YORK — New Yorkers place over 100 million food delivery orders each year via a very simple process: Press a few buttons on an app, and it’s in their hands in about 30 minutes.

Cedar Attanasio | Associated Press
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Wall Street Fans Turn Squeamish as EV Turmoil Mounts

Tesla Inc.’s support among Wall Street bulls is weakening with the lowest percentage of analysts since April 2021 recommending that investors buy the stock.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2024
Government, Business

North Dakota Adds Six CDL Road Test Sites

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is making it easier for new truckers to get behind the wheel by adding six new commercial driver license road test sites.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Showcases New Asset Management Platform With Tico

NEW ORLEANS — Decisiv showcased the new asset management platform it created as part of an ongoing partnership with terminal tractor maker Tico Manufacturing on March 6 at TMC 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology

GM Resumes Blazer EV Sales

General Motors said it will resume sales of its Chevrolet Blazer EV almost three months after grounding the vehicle due to software issues that could cause charging problems.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2024
Business, Logistics

Walmart Plans $350 Million Dairy Facility Expansion in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Walmart’s $350 million dairy facility expansion to produce milk near Waco for distribution to 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Norfolk Southern Alone Should Pay for Cleanup, Judge Says

Norfolk Southern alone will be responsible for paying for the cleanup after last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio, a federal judge ruled.

Josh Funk | Associated Press
March 8, 2024
Government, Business

Employers Add Strong 275,000 Jobs in February

WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the economy’s resilience. 

Paul Wiseman | Associated Press
March 8, 2024
Business, Technology

Chairman Profile: Schuier Carries on Family Tradition In Trucking

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.

March 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Amanda Schuier Installed as TMC Chairman

NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier became the newest general chairman and treasurer of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council. She is the first female chairman of TMC since Peggy Fisher in 1988.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2024