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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, Safety

Perspective: Technology Powers Virtual Training

The COVID-19 pandemic makes it challenging to provide training to drivers due to the need for social distancing, but technology is helping bridge this gap.

Michael Phillippi | Vice President of Technology, Lytx
November 20, 2020
Government, Business

Signs Positive for Retailers During Uneven Recovery, NRF Economist Says

The retail sector has shown signs it has withstood the effects of the coronavirus pandemic despite volatility in the overall economy, an expert detailed Nov. 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Government, Business

Mnuchin Moves to Restart Stimulus Talks With Democrats

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is trying to revive stalled stimulus talks with congressional Democrats, the first sign in weeks of possible movement on virus relief in the waning days of the Trump administration.

November 20, 2020
Business, Equipment

FlowBelow Gains Standard Position on Freightliner Cascadia

FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced its locking aerodynamic wheel cover will become standard on all Freightliner Cascadia trucks Jan. 1.

November 20, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

China Pushes Ahead With Hydrogen, Defying Skeptics Like Elon Musk

China, the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles, isn’t so quick to dismiss the alternative to batteries. Officials are promoting the development of hydrogen-powered cars, trucks and buses, with Beijing offering to reward cities that achieve adoption targets.

November 20, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Wisconsin DOT Launches Online Fleet Management Tool

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles recently launched an online program to help companies manage their fleets.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Business, Logistics

Walgreens CFO Downplays Amazon’s Role in Pharmacy Industry

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s finance chief downplayed the impact of Amazon .com Inc. just days after the internet giant’s push into online pharmacy sent shares of pharmacies and drug distributors reeling.

Angelica LaVito | Bloomberg News
November 20, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

NHTSA Seeking Input on Autonomous Vehicle Rules

The U.S. government’s road safety agency is asking for public comment on how it should regulate safe deployment of self-driving vehicles.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 19, 2020
Government, Business

US Airlines Warn of Weakening Demand Ahead of Holiday Travel

The holiday travel rebound U.S. airlines were anticipating is starting to wobble.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
November 19, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020