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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.

Government, Business, Equipment

Farm Machinery’s Slump Lingers as Tariffs Add Risks

Farmers are still delaying equipment purchases a President Donald Trump’s tariffs cloud demand for crops and risk further extending a yearslong slump in the sector.

May 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Experts Dissect Challenges of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure

Hydrogen adoption faces infrastructure hurdles as industry shifts from billion-dollar hub plans to practical solutions. Experts highlight ethanol conversion and cost concerns.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Wex Launches Payments for Private EV Charging

Payment processing provider Wex has launched fleet card payments for electric vehicle charging at private sites.

May 1, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight, Top 100

Schneider Reports Revenue and Earnings Growth in Q1

Schneider reported year-over-year increases in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported May 1.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

House Votes to Overturn California Ban on Gasoline Cars

The U.S. House voted 246-164 to roll back an EPA authorization issued under former President Joe Biden, which let California ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade War Leads CPKC Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the U.S. administration’s tariff and trade policy.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

General Motors Trims 2025 Guidance

General Motors is lowering its profit expectations for the year as the carmaker braces for a potential impact from auto tariffs as high as $5 billion in 2025.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Chair Denies Reported CEO Search and Backs Elon Musk

Tesla's chair denied a report that said board members started a search for a CEO to succeed Elon Musk, saying directors are “highly confident” in his abilities.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Debuts First Driverless Trucking Service in US

Aurora Innovation has launched the nation’s first commercial driverless freight service, sending autonomous 18-wheelers between Dallas and Houston without a human behind the wheel.

May 1, 2025