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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, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

Atlas Energy Begins Driverless Truck Deliveries to Wells

Bulk carrier Atlas Energy Solutions began shipments of proppant on two driverless trucks equipped with self-driving technology from Kodiak Robotics recently, the companies said.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Chevron Plans to Build Gas Plants to Power AI Data Centers

Chevron is launching a partnership to develop natural gas-fired power plants next to data centers, a move that will allow it to tap into surging demand for electricity for AI.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Port Houston Awarded $25M for Hydrogen Refilling Station

A $25 million grant given to the Port of Houston Authority will go toward the development of a hydrogen refilling station in Bayport.

January 28, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Beacon Adopts Poison Pill to Defend Against Hostile QXO Bid

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. has adopted a poison pill defense as the building products company pushes back against a hostile takeover approach from QXO Inc.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

US, UK Ships Return to Red Sea on Houthis’ Vow to Hold Fire

British and American ships are tentatively returning to the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels vowed to hold off attacks on vessels linked to both nations.

January 28, 2025
Business, Equipment

GM Reports Q4 Loss on Charges Related to China

General Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on huge charges related to China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations on Wall Street.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the village’s claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Perspective

Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle

Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.

January 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Whole Foods CEO Buechel Named Amazon’s Grocery Chief

Buechel, a former management consultant, joined Whole Foods in 2013, and led efforts to unify the formerly decentralized chain’s technology and record-keeping systems.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Ice, Mudslides Snarl Traffic Across Southern California

Snow shut down the key Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles for hours on Jan. 27 while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California.

January 27, 2025