When a jury issued a $462 million judgment against Wabash National Corp. last fall, many fleet maintenance managers were concerned.
February 7, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
Trucking Industry Urges FMCSA to End Label Rule
Although small in physical size, rear-impact guard certification labels often serve as the difference between compliance or violations that can cause big headaches for fleet leadership.
February 7, 2025TMC Deals With California on ‘Clean Truck Check’
A contingent of TMC member experts and others met with CARB to discuss ways of implementing a fleet-preferred method for complying with the Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance reporting.
February 7, 2025Diesel OEMs Working to Meet 2027 EPA Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have established that NOx and particulate emissions from diesel trucks have an adverse effect on health.
February 7, 2025Many Paths Can Lead to Fulfilling Truck Technician Career
Many highly skilled truck technicians have forged their own pathway to a successful career. Michael Freeze details the journeys some have taken to ascend in the profession.
February 7, 2025Scout Motors Can’t Sell Directly to Buyers in 91ÊÓÆµ State
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors allows customers to buy the company’s EVs on an app, but that's not allowed in South Carolina. Â
February 7, 2025Employers Added 143,000 Jobs in January
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate fell to 4% to start 2025.
February 7, 2025Trump Halts Program to Expand EV Charger Network
The Trump administration is suspending federal funding for electric car chargers, following through on one of the president’s first directives to roll back subsidies for plug-in vehicles.
February 7, 2025Nikola Considers Bankruptcy, Capping EV Maker’s Wild Ride
Nikola Corp. is working with a law firm and financial advisers to prepare a potential Chapter 11 filing, which would protect it from creditors amid a cash crunch.
February 7, 2025Amazon Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, but Stock Dips on Q1 Outlook
Amazon on Feb. 6 reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the holiday shopping period, but its share price dipped in after-hours trading due to disappointing guidance for Q1.
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