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.
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Rick Cates
Rick Cates likes to say the moment he arrived at the National Truck Roadeo more than five decades ago, he knew he was home. He'll renew his annual homecoming later this month at NTDC.
CHIPS Act Turns 2, Stays on Track
The Biden administration is nearly finished dividing up $39 billion in grants under the CHIPS and Science Act, the landmark legislation aimed at revitalizing the semiconductor industry.
Trucking Insurance Concerns Go Beyond High Premiums
Although high premiums have been a top concern, industry leaders and state regulators have taken action to curb other insurance challenges that greatly affect the industry at large.
August 9, 2024How Carriers Are Taming Insurance Costs
Insurance costs have been steadily increasing post-COVID amid high inflation, increased labor and equipment costs, and larger settlements. Here's what fleets are doing to combat them.
WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement
China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.
Amazon Tests Speedy Delivery Service Featuring Kia Souls
Amazon.com Inc. has deployed a new secret weapon in its same-day delivery operation: a convoy of Kia Souls.
Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply
Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.
Class 8 Truck Orders Stumble Again in July
ACT preliminary data showed orders fell 13% to 13,400 units. They also experienced a drop of 8% from the previous month.
Fleets Balance Risk and Reward in Truck Lease Agreements
Industry leaders advise that if structured fairly, truck lease-purchase agreements can be vital to the trucking industry.
ATA Celebrates Win as Trucker Tax Proposal Rejected
A committee of the Multistate Tax Commission failed to muster a vote in support of the tax-basis change after ATA made it clear that its 50-state federation would strongly oppose the idea.