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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, Equipment

Volvo to Build Heavy-Duty Truck Plant in Mexico

Volvo Group will build a heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico to complement the Swedish original equipment manufacturer’s production in the U.S.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

3PLs Persevere Through Down Freight Market, TIA Leaders Say

PHOENIX — Third-party logistics providers have persevered through a tough freight market while taking action to stem a rising tide of fraud, 3PL industry leaders said. 

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
April 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Samsung to Unveil $44 Billion Chip Push as Soon as Next Week

Samsung is preparing to take the wraps off a $44 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking as soon as next week, a signature project in Washington’s effort to bring production back.

April 12, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

NHTSA Investigates Ford for Bronco Sport Gas Leaks

DETROIT — NHTSA has opened an investigation into a Ford recall for gas leaks from cracked fuel injectors that can cause engine fires, saying in documents that the remedy doesn’t fix the leaks.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
April 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

IEA Warns Attacks on Russia Plants May Disrupt Diesel Market

The flurry of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s oil refineries risks disrupting global markets for petroleum products, the International Energy Agency said.

April 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Update: Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement Over Derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023.

April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

New West Virginia Law Countering Civil Suit Abuse Starts July 1

Starting July 1, noneconomic damage awards in civil lawsuits in West Virginia involving personal injury or wrongful death claims against CMVs will be no higher than $5 million.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Congressional Support Builds for Baltimore Aid

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and infrastructure after the collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Ford Cuts Price of F-150 Lightning Pickup

Ford slashed prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck by as much as 7.5% as the automaker prepares to resume deliveries this month following a halt this year over a quality issue.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Spot Market Rebalance Slows Amid Volatile Capacity

The spot market is struggling to rebalance as the rate of carriers exiting has slowed despite sluggish demand.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2024