Transport Topics
- Editorial: Funding Plan Starts With Open Dialogue
- Meritor Announces Launch of 2019 Aftermarket Training Series
- Love’s Travel Stops Adds Locations in Texas, Ohio
- Border Wall Hinders Funding Negotiations as Trump Threatens Shutdown
- Molex Enhances Ethernet Network Platform for Autonomous Vehicles
- FMCSA, Others Tackle Truck Parking Problem
- Volvo Group Announces Leadership Changes
- Sunniva Acquires LTYR Logistics
- Alliant Energy Transportation to Acquire Business Transportation Solutions
- Lawmakers Pitch Infrastructure Proposals Before Next Congress
- 2018 Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Soldiers for 27th Year
- Werner Driver Quinton Ward Wins Driving for Excellence Award
- Trailers Maintain Record-Setting Pace in November
- Uber Freight Adds Analytics Tool for Shippers
- Farm Legislation Clears Congress, Moves to Trump’s Desk
- White House Said to Officially Delay China Tariff Hike to March
- Manufacturing Production Unchanged, Missing Projections
- Electric Trucks Advance
- China Is Said to Plan to Buy US Corn as Soon as January
White House Said to Officially Delay China Tariff Hike to March
The Trump administration is making official its decision to delay until March 1 a tariff hike on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Manufacturing Production Unchanged, Missing Projections
U.S. factory production was unchanged in November and the prior month’s reading was revised to a decline from a gain, a sign the industry may be taking a breather while still growing at a pace that supports economic growth.
Electric Trucks Advance
As electric vehicle technology becomes increasingly viable for commercial trucking, fleets and manufacturers are preparing to put the first generation of battery-electric trucks on the road.
China Is Said to Plan to Buy US Corn as Soon as January
Chinese officials are preparing to restart purchases of American corn as soon as January, another sign that the Asian nation is working on a lasting detente with the U.S.
Retail Sales Top Estimates as Core Measure Up Most in Year
U.S. retail sales topped forecasts in November as a key measure jumped by the most in a year and October figures were revised higher, indicating consumers are giving a bigger boost to the economy than expected this quarter.
