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LG-Honda Joint Venture to Make EV Batteries

TOKYO 鈥 Major South Korean battery maker LG and Japanese automaker Honda are investing $4.4 billion in a joint venture in the United States to produce batteries for Honda electric vehicles in the North American market, the two companies said Aug. 29.

August 29, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Shipping Giant CMA CGM Sees Softening of Global Freight Rates

French container line giant CMA CGM SA is seeing an across-the-board drop in shipping rates and a loosening of logistics bottlenecks in some regions as demand softens.

August 26, 2022
BusinessFor-Hire

ATA Group Advances Trucking Diversity Initiative

A working group formed by American Trucking Associations to advance diversity in the industry has drafted guidelines to help fleets of all sizes foster greater inclusiveness in their ranks, and has now created an award to recognize industry diversity efforts.

August 26, 2022
BusinessTop 100

Interactive Map: Where the 2022 Top 100 Private Carriers Are in North America

Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2022 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by region in North America.

August 26, 2022
BusinessPrivate

Top 100 Private Carriers Expand Fleets Despite Challenges

Even under the uncertain business environment of the past year, a majority of the companies that appear on Transport Topics鈥 2022 Top 100 Private Carriers list were able to expand their fleet operations.

August 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies

When it comes to implementing new technology, a common failure private fleets experience is managing 鈥渃hange.鈥 Here are four things to consider to help with a successful transition

August 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivate

Private Fleets, Shippers Harness Digitization to Improve Operations

CHICAGO 鈥 The growing adoption of information technology in the transportation industry is creating new opportunities for shippers and private fleets to enhance logistics planning and improve the driver experience.

August 26, 2022
BusinessPrivate

Private Fleet Sector Rankings Reflect Growth, Acquisitions

The largest private carriers in North America represent a broad range of industries, from food and beverage distribution to the oil and gas sector and just about everything in between. Here are our 2022 rankings in more than a dozen sectors.

August 26, 2022
BusinessPrivate

Private Fleets Sharpen Focus on Driver Satisfaction

In light of the many supply chain disruptions and market shifts of the past few years, shippers have been working to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operations, starting with an even sharper focus on attracting and retaining professional drivers.

August 26, 2022
BusinessPrivate

About Us: Transport Topics' Top 100 Private Carriers for 2022

Learn more about Transport Topics鈥 Top 100 Private Carriers publication.

August 26, 2022

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