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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

VTNA Introduces Software Updates

VTNA is to begin sending remote software updates to customers’ vehicles via Volvo Connect, the OEM said March 10, including its revamped VNR regional-haul tractor and flagship VNL semi.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Launches D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine

Volvo Trucks North America on March 10 launched the D13 Variable Geometry Turbo engine, promising a 3% fuel efficiency increase compared with prior options.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America Unveils VNR Tractor Redesign

Key advances include an up to 7.5% improvement in fuel efficiency, upgraded safety systems and a tighter turning radius for navigating urban routes, the Volvo Group unit said.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

New TMC Chairman Radu Mihai Brings Global Perspective

Mihai, installed on March 10 as TMC chairman and treasurer for 2025-2026, is corporate fleet manager for Calgary, Alberta-based Burnco Rock Products.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.3¢ to $3.582 a Gallon

The national average diesel price experienced a sizable drop for the second straight week, decreasing 5.3 cents and settling at $3.582, according to data March 10.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Tumbles Most Since 2020 on Pullback in Sales Estimates

Tesla Inc. shares plunged the most since 2020 on growing concerns across Wall Street about the electric car maker’s deliveries.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Showcases Manager SE Truck Edition

Mitchell 1 premiered Manager SE Truck Edition, its new platform designed to work with Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries repair and diagnostic software, on March 9.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business

Duffy Rejects ‘Social Justice’ Factors on Infrastructure

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded memos that he said called on state agencies to factor a “social justice and environmental agenda” into infrastructure project decisions.

March 10, 2025
Business, Private, Top 100

Beacon Roofing in Talks With QXO for Potential $11B Deal

Beacon Roofing Supply is in talks to be bought by QXO for about $11 billion including debt after rejecting an earlier takeover approach.

March 10, 2025