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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.

Government, Business

Markets on Edge as China, US Hold Second Day of Trade Talks

The U.S. and China resumed talks into a second day in London, with financial markets on edge as the world’s largest economies try to agree to allow exports of key tech and industrial goods.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

CarrierSource Launches Shipper Interest Tracking Tool

A new tool from CarrierSource tracks when shippers are searching for freight capacity or browsing competitors, giving logistics firms a view into buyer behavior as it happens.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Voices Optimism as China Talks Stretch to Day Two

Trade talks between the U.S. and China will continue into a second day, according to an official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.

June 9, 2025
Business

What's That? Dispatching

Dispatching refers to the coordination and management of freight shipments among shippers, carriers and drivers.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate GOP Prepares New Draft of Trump’s Tax Plan

Senate Republicans intend to propose revised tax and health care provisions to President Donald Trump’s $3 trillion signature economic package, shrugging off criticism by Elon Musk.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business

Consumers See Lower Inflation Ahead Across All Horizons

The responses to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey came as President Donald Trump struck a deal that significantly — though temporarily — lowered tariffs on imports from China.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder Rolls Out Real-Time Roadside Breakdown Help in Florida

Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech’s first major customer.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Jobs at the Port of Los Angeles Are Down by Half

Job opportunities at the Port of Los Angeles are dwindling as President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs take a hit on global trade and a major economic engine for the regional economy.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity” with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Hit With Stock Downgrades Amid Fallout From Trump Feud

Tesla received a pair of downgrades on June 9, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front.

June 9, 2025