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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.

BusinessEquipment

Volvo Q2 Profit Halves on US Truck, Battery-Electric Weakness

Volvo reported better-than expected second-quarter earnings as signs of a recovery in Europe helped offset weak demand for trucks in North America.

July 17, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Walmart Eliminates Hundreds of Store-Support, Training Jobs

Walmart is cutting hundreds of store-support roles, its latest move to simplify the structure of the worlds largest retailer.

July 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says

Tesla hasnt done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Trump Says Coca-Cola Agrees to Use Cane Sugar for US Coke

President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to use cane sugar in Coke beverages sold in the U.S.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Trumps NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment

President Donald Trumps choice to lead the nations top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform

The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.

July 16, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100Top 50

Amazon Emissions Climb 6% in 2024 on Data Centers, Fuel Use

Amazon.com's carbon emissions rose for the first time in three years in 2024, driven by data center construction and fuel consumption by its delivery providers.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada to Curb Steel Imports to Soften Blow From US Tariffs

Canada will reduce the amount of foreign steel importers can bring into the country tariff-free, a move to help domestic producers suffering from President Donald Trumps levies.

July 16, 2025
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Transloading Company MacMillan-Piper 'Ceasing Operations'

Transloading company MacMillan-Piper will be permanently ceasing operations effective July 10, 2025, parent company GSC Logistics wrote to the state of Washington.

July 16, 2025
BusinessLogistics

J.B. Hunt Posts Q2 Profit Dip on Flat $2.93 Billion Revenue

J.B. Hunt Transport Services maintained balanced revenue with the prior-year period during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 15.

July 16, 2025