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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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Trump Says He May Attend Supreme Court Tariff Hearing

Presidential visits during oral arguments are rare, but President Trump considers this "one of the most important cases ever brought, because we will be defenseless," without tariffs.

October 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Trump Says India Will Halt Russian Oil Imports

The change, which has not been confirmed by the Indian government, would boost Trump's efforts to pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

October 15, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Wabash Expands Trailers-as-a-Service Options

Trailer manufacturer Wabash is expanding options for customers of its trailers-as-a-service product line.

October 15, 2025
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Canada May Sue Stellantis Over Jeep Production Shift

Industry Minister Melanie Joly would consider Stellantis in “default” in light of federal and provincial government support extended to the automaker.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Los Angeles Sees Imports Drop in September

Volume is expected to slow in coming months as President Trump’s tariffs bite into profit margins and impact consumer prices, and uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war increases.

October 15, 2025
BusinessEquipment

GM Turns to Private Market for $2 Billion Loan Sale

GM Financial’s private deal is notable because the car manufacturing and finance giant is one of the best-known borrowers in public bond markets.

October 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Talke USA to Upfit Trucks With Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains

The tractors will be Talke’s first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area. The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senators Introduce English Proficiency CDL Bill

The measure would require that commercial drivers comprehend traffic signs in English, as well as respond to official notices and prepare reports in English.

October 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

September Medium-Duty Sales Continue Trending Below 2024

President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade agenda has added to existing market uncertainties that make investing in equipment more difficult.

October 15, 2025
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Lazer Logistics Taps Josh Lee as President

Lazer Logistics appointed Josh Lee as president, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 14.

October 15, 2025