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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

U.S. Xpress Partners With Program to Link Veterans With Service Dogs

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. partnered with Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, which connects combat veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress to trained service dogs rescued from area animal shelters.

February 16, 2021
Government, Business, TCA

PennDOT Gets $407.2 Million for Road, Bridge Projects

PennDOT received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program.

Holly Herman | Reading (Pa.) Eagle
February 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Jaguar to Go All-Electric by 2025

LONDON — Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Feb. 15 as it outlined a plan to phase out internal combustion engines.

Pan Pylas | Associated Press
February 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Kenworth Introduces Next Generation of T680

Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced the next generation of its T680 on-highway model, which it describes as the most aerodynamic longhaul truck it has ever built.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 12, 2021
Business, Safety

Industry Professionals Recognized for Black History Month

Trucking Moves America Forward recognized eight industry professionals as Black History Month Leaders. They personify excellence in trucking and are being featured for their contributions to the industry.

February 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Xos Signs Distribution Deal With Thompson Truck Centers

Xos, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, announced a partnership with Thompson Truck Centers to distribute its trucks beginning in the second half of the year.

February 12, 2021
Business, Technology

DAT Unveils Freight Broker Intelligence Service

DAT Freight & Analytics introduced a subscription-based service for freight brokers Feb. 12 to help with spot and contract transactions.

February 12, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Dems to Push Clean Energy Tax Breaks in Infrastructure Plan

House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal unveiled plans to pursue tax breaks for renewable energy as a way to ease the shift away from fossil fuels in President Joe Biden’s upcoming infrastructure bill.

February 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hyliion Launches Next-Generation Battery Module for Hybrid Truck

Hyliion Holdings Corp., a manufacturer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, announced the introduction of its next-generation battery module that integrates Toshiba’s LTO cells with Hyliion’s technology advancements.

February 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Navistar Adds Property to Support Texas Truck Plant

Navistar International Corp. announced it acquired a property in San Antonio to house support functions for its under-construction plant in the area.

February 12, 2021