If President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect at a minute past midnight in Washington on March 12, it will mark a repeat of first-term levies — with one major difference.
March 11, 2025Trucking Business News
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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Washington Port Nabs $1.5 Million Grant for Fuel Project
The municipal Port of Walla Walla in Washington has secured a $1.5 million state grant for SkyNRG to annually produce 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.
March 11, 2025Platform Science CEO: Connectivity Could Transform Trucking
This increased connectivity, enabled by greater data sharing, may be the next truly transformative shift in the trucking industry, said Jack Kennedy, Platform Science CEO and co-founder.
March 11, 2025Kalmar Ottawa Begins Sales of OT2 Electric Terminal Tractor
Kalmar Ottawa has begun selling its new OT2 EV electric-powered terminal tractor with initial deliveries set to begin in the second quarter.
March 11, 2025Carney: Canada to Keep Tariffs Until US Commits to Free Trade
Canada will keep its trade retaliation in place until the U.S. lifts its own tariffs and commits to free trade, said Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.
March 11, 2025Moving Industry Leaders Debate Business Growth Tactics
It was an exercise in good fun when four executives at independent moving companies sat at the front of a large audience for a lively debate about some of the moving industry’s hot topics.
March 11, 2025Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull Show Reefer Innovations
Utility Trailer and Schmitz Cargobull showcased the latest innovations for their reefer units that were developed as part of their ongoing joint venture.
March 11, 2025Waabi Says Virtual Robotrucks Give Real-World Results
Robotruck startup Waabi says its super-realistic virtual simulation is now accurate enough to prove the safety of its driverless big rigs without having to run them for miles on real roads.
March 11, 2025February Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 34% From Year-Ago Period
North American Class 8 truck orders in February remained below year-ago comparisons for a second consecutive month after a short uptick in December, according to ACT Research.
March 11, 2025ATA's Chris Spear Steers Trucking Through Uncertain Atmosphere
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is staying focused on the issues that matter to trucking amid the unsettled political and economic atmosphere in Washington.
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