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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.

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Cargill’s Revenue Hits 4-Year Low Amid Falling Crop Prices

Cargill revenue declined to its lowest point in four years as the largest private company in the U.S. continues to restructure in the face of declining crop prices and a shrinking cattle herd.

August 12, 2025
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Forward Air Earnings Improve Despite Revenue Decline in Q2

Forward Air grew earnings, despite a decrease in revenue, amid ongoing efforts to improve second-quarter operations and finances, the company reported Aug. 11.

August 12, 2025
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EPA to Curb DEF Shutdowns in New and Existing Trucks

“We have heard loud and clear from small businesses across the United States that the current DEF system is unacceptable," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said.

August 12, 2025
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Autonomous Truck Firm Waabi Hires Uber Freight's Lior Ron

Trucking industry veteran Lior Ron is joining autonomous technology company Waabi to help scale the commercial deployment of driverless trucks, the company announced Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
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US Loses Top Spot in Canada’s Car Market to Mexico

Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign vehicles has disrupted the long-standing system that mostly allowed the free flow of vehicles and parts across the three North American countries.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Renews Attacks on Powell, Threatens Lawsuit

Trump in a social media post on Aug. 12 resumed his criticism of the Fed chair over the central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady and again hammered Powell over the renovation work.

August 12, 2025
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Audi Labor Chief Ties US Factory to Job Security in Germany

Audi’s labor leaders are willing to back an expansion in the country only if management gives long-term guarantees for jobs and output at home.

August 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

Echo Global Expands Network With FreightSaver Acquisition

The deal is part of Echo’s ongoing strategy to scale its managed transportation business through targeted acquisitions, adding both operational capacity and regional coverage.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Core Inflation Hits Fastest Pace Since January

The core consumer price index, excluding the often volatile food and energy categories, increased 0.3% from June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada Lumber Aid Inflames US Subsidy Claims, Industry Says

The U.S. lumber industry says financial support pledged by Canada to domestic forestry companies risks deepening the neighbors’ long-running trade dispute and may result in yet more import taxes.

August 12, 2025