The takeover will strengthen its industrial gas operations in South Korea, particularly in growing fields such as semiconductors and secondary batteries, Air Liquide said.
August 22, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
Langenhahn, Reed Among Cadre of Returning NTDC Champions
Six former grand champions entered in the 88th annual Super Bowl of trucking safety are among the 425 competitors vying for a national title in Minneapolis.
August 21, 2025US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers
Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.
August 21, 2025Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation
The two leaders talked about “trade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,†according to a statement.
August 21, 2025Corn and Soy Futures Gain on Strong Export Demand
The U.S. shipped 2.8 million tons of corn in the week ended Aug. 14, double the amount a year ago and topping the most optimistic forecast from analysts compiled by Bloomberg.
August 21, 2025Retailers Brace for Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Ahead
Retailers are expressing optimism about the resilience of U.S. consumers, a sentiment that could soon be put to the test as tariff-fueled price hikes increasingly show up on shelves.
August 21, 2025‘Thermonuclear’ Verdicts on the Rise, Report Finds
A study from Marathon Strategies found that the trucking and automotive industries faced a combined 15 multimillion-dollar verdicts last year totaling jury awards of more than $1.4 billion.
August 21, 2025US Trailer Orders Rise for Third Straight Month
Preliminary net data showed orders increased 18% to 8,700 units compared with the same time last year. But they also dropped 43% sequentially from June.
August 21, 2025July Class 8 Truck Sales Return to Year-Over-Year Losses
U.S. Class 8 retail sales declined again in July after experiencing a short-lived year-over-year rise, according to Wards Intelligence data.
August 21, 2025Averitt Express Orders 264 Volvo VNL 860 Trucks
The new units expand a long-running supplier relationship at a scale that signals how big fleets are renewing equipment to strengthen operations and keep experienced drivers in the seats.
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