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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.

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Optimizing Your Fleets Tractor Life Cycle

"Keep, trade or sell. Thats the age-old question that often keeps fleet managers and executives up at night when it comes to vehicle acquisition. Sound familiar?

July 18, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Truck Maker Iveco Draws Takeover Interest From Tata Motors

Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV has attracted takeover interest from Indias Tata Motors Ltd., people familiar with the matter said.

July 18, 2025
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Perspective: Mack Pioneer Wedge Cuts Drag, Widens Cab

One major key to the new models potential success is its combination of advanced aerodynamic design and 簫driver ergonomics in the form of a wedge shape.

July 18, 2025
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Port of Oakland Shipments Drop 10.1% in June

The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month.

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

From Bay to Boardroom

Fleet maintenance managers have several hats to wear when keeping tabs on their technicians and relating the value of their performance to the company's top brass.

July 18, 2025
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4 Former Yellow Terminals Sell for $6.85 Million

A Queens, N.Y.-based building firm, Kordun Construction, bought the most expensive property of the four a Plainview, N.Y., service center for $4 million.

July 18, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Pledges Crackdown on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths

Chinas state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earth minerals that it says threaten national security.

July 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Chevron Gets Approval for $53 Billion Acquisition of Hess

Chevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.

July 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty

Battery material makers stocks climbed as the U.S. set to impose preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China.

July 18, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Union Pacific Said to Be Exploring Deal for Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific is exploring an acquisition of Norfolk Southern, setting up what could rank as the largest railroad deal ever, according to people familiar with the matter.

July 17, 2025