Program Aired: October 16, 2 p.m. ET Discover how new power solutions are helping Class 8 fleets eliminate idling, extend battery life, and reduce costly maintenance. This webinar explores lithium-powered systems that deliver reliable hotel load support, improve driver comfort, and unlock significant fuel and service savings—all while ensuring dependable performance across demanding operating conditions.
October 16, 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.
Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant
Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.
November 21, 2025Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts
Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.
November 21, 2025Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump
U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.
November 21, 2025Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers
President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.
November 21, 2025Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes
Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.
November 21, 2025Tech Partnerships Highlighted at Trimble Media Day
Triumph, Motorcity Systems and Corcentric outlined technology integrations during a Nov. 17 media day event at Trimble’s Insight 2025 tech conference.
November 21, 2025Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations
Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.
November 21, 2025Ford Says Latest Fire at Aluminum Plant Won’t Hurt Profits
Ford affirmed that it still expects to earn $6 billion to $6.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, despite a second significant fire this week at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, N.Y.
November 21, 2025Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors
The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.
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