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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, Safety, Logistics

Thieves Steal $2 Million Worth of Nikes From Freight Trains

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of Nike sneakers.

February 25, 2025
Business, For-Hire

FedEx Eases Path to Freight Spinoff After Debt Exchange

FedEx said its bondholders agreed to remove its freight business from its lending documents, making it easier for the shipping giant to spin the business off into a new company.

February 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

TFI Abandons Move to US After Shareholder Backlash

TFI International reversed its decision to move its legal headquarters to the U.S., saying it was backing down after shareholders expressed opposition to the idea.

February 25, 2025
Business

Experts Say Empower Drivers to Become Your Best Recruiters

Corporate coaches during an annual truck driver recruiting conference urged attendees to create cultures that lead to employees becoming the company’s greatest ambassadors.

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

AI Optimization and Trucking

As the latest wave of AI enters the freight transportation industry, load planning automation has emerged as one of the more promising opportunities for trucking and logistics companies.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

Trump: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada ‘Going Forward’ Next Month

President Donald Trump said he expected tariffs planned to take effect on Canada and Mexico to go ahead next month following an initial delay.

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Survey: Nearly All Fleet Owners to Boost Safety Spending

Some 99% of executives surveyed across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and four Western European nations plan to boost spending on workforce safety and security technologies.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

Watch: EPA Moves to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency has taken a first step aimed at rescinding the Biden administration’s waivers granted for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus low nitrogen oxides rules.   

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

REPLAY: Advancing Technology: A Preview of the 2025 TMC Annual Meeting with Robert Braswell

From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.  

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

EU Expands Tariff List in Trump’s Looming Trade Dispute

The EU is broadening the list of U.S. goods it will target with retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on steel and aluminum exports.

February 24, 2025