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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

Iveco Confirms Plan to Break Up Company

Iveco says it is in advanced discussions to sell its defense unit and the commercial truck manufacturing operations to separate buyers.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks

Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trump Tariffs Could Boost Factory Costs 4.5%, Analysis Finds

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth analysis notes potential for wage stagnation and even layoffs and plant closures.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Hit From US Tariffs This Year

Stellantis has forecast that U.S. tariffs would cost it $1.7 billion this year, as higher duties hit the Jeep maker’s already struggling North American business.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

EPA Plans to Scrap US Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases

The Trump administration is formally proposing to scrap the U.S. government’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases as an air pollutant.

July 29, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Deal

Union Pacific agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern, forming a transcontinental rail behemoth in what stands to be the industry’s largest deal ever.

July 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

DAT Buys Convoy Platform From Flexport

DAT Freight & Analytics is acquiring Convoy Platform from Flexport for an undisclosed sum, a little under 18 months after the seller launched the freight-matching platform.

July 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Carney Says US-Canada Trade Negotiations at ‘Intense Phase’

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is in trade talks with the Trump administration despite recent comments from Trump suggesting a deal with Canada wasn’t a priority.

July 28, 2025
BusinessFor-Hire

Hub Group Buys Marten’s Intermodal Unit for $51.8 Million

The deal, which Hub Group expects to more than double the size of its temperature-controlled intermodal fleet, is set to close by the end of the third quarter.

July 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Albertsons Seeks Details on Ex-Kroger CEO’s Personal Conduct

Albertsons demanded that Kroger provide details on the personal conduct that led the company to replace its CEO, Rodney McMullen, who shepherded the grocers' failed merger.

July 28, 2025