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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, 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
Government, Business

EU to Present Trade Proposals to US Negotiators Next Week

The European Union is planning to share a paper with the U.S. next week that will set out a package of proposals to kick-start trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

May 1, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.

May 1, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100

Amazon Plans Dozens of US Warehouses in Rural Expansion

Amazon.com plans to build dozens of warehouses to serve rural areas in the U.S. before the end of next year, growing its footprint as the company works to rely less on other carriers.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Stockpiled EV Batteries From Asia Before Trump Tariffs

Rivian quietly built a reserve of electric vehicle batteries from Asia ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, giving the company a measure of insurance against economic upheaval.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Ford to Hold Off on Price Increases to Assess Rivals' Actions

Ford Motor Co. won’t increase the price of its vehicles until it sees how competing carmakers respond to higher costs imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

April 30, 2025