Trucking Business News

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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

Trump Tells US Steelworkers Hes Going to Double Tariffs

President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania steelworkers hes doubling the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50% to protect their industry.

May 31, 2025
Government, Business

Northern US Mayors Call for End to Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trumps trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Partnerships to Fuel JoyRide's Zero-Emission Ambitions

JoyRide Logistics is setting about building partnerships in its bid to convince shippers to transition from a wholly diesel fleet to zero emissions.

May 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Kenworth Expands Powertrain Options for T680, T880, W990

The truck maker will make powertrains with the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination available to T680, T880 and W990 customers.

May 30, 2025
Business, Logistics

Virginia Wins $366M Distribution Center in Lego's US Expansion

Virginia has landed a $366 million deal with The Lego Group to build a 2 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center near Richmond.

May 30, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rivian Eyes New Debt Deal

JPMorgan is leading a potential high-yield bond sale for EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive, partly to refinance its upcoming debt, according to people familiar with the transaction.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, TCA

Volkswagen to Offer Investments to US to Ward off Tariffs

Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging

Snack food maker Mondelez is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldis store-brand cookies and crackers blatantly copies Mondelez products such as Oreos.

May 30, 2025
Government, Business

Details Scarce on Nippon-US Steel Deal

President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on May 30 to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel.

May 30, 2025