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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, Safety, Logistics

Double Brokering Scams Continue to Target Trucking

Brokers make a distinction between co-brokering, done legitimately as a necessity in a fast-paced business environment, and double-brokering, often done by fraudsters.

February 21, 2025
Business, Equipment

Japan Group Reportedly Seeks Tesla Investment in Nissan

Nissan shares jumped after the Financial Times reported that a high-level Japanese group has drawn up plans to seek investment from Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. to aid the struggling carmaker.

February 21, 2025
Business, Logistics

KKR’s Sale of Logistics Provider Goodpack Attracts Investors

KKR & Co.’s revived attempt to potentially sell container and logistics services provider Goodpack has attracted interest from global investment firms including Apollo Global Management.

February 21, 2025
Government, Business

Trump’s Growing Focus on Tariffs Raises Odds of Trade War

President Donald Trump is focusing on the revenue his tariffs would generate as he seeks to get tax cuts through Congress, pointing to an ominous path for countries trying to avoid a trade war.

February 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trucking Fights Back Against Fuel Card Skimming

Fuel card skimming has become an increasing threat to the financial security of truck fleets, but industry leaders have been making progress addressing the issue over the past year.

February 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Stellantis Pauses Jeep Compass, Ontario Plant Operations

The Brampton plant, which employed about 3,000 workers, is currently being retooled to build electric and and gas-powered vehicles for the Jeep brands.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Reports Profit but Cuts 2025 EV Sales Forecast

Rivian Automotive said its electric-vehicle deliveries this year will fall short of Wall Street estimates as potential policy shifts in Washington threaten to further dampen EV demand.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

TFI’s Decision to Relocate to US Sparks Controversy

Canadian trucking and logistics company TFI International Inc. said it will move its headquarters to the U.S., earning criticism from one of its largest shareholders.

February 20, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

TFI Q4 Profit Slumps 33% on Higher Costs, Tonnage Decrease

The Montreal-based carrier saw its truckload unit revenue jump 64% to $693.2 million, but revenue at the LTL and Logistics divisions fell by 13% and 14%, respectively.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

InCharge Energy, DLL Team Up on EV Charging Expansion

The companies announced the agreement Feb. 18, saying the goal is to lower financial barriers for organizations looking to transition to electric vehicles.

February 20, 2025