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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, Fuel, Logistics

Tariff Doubts Send Oil Prices Lower Ahead of Fed Meeting

Oil fell below $73 a barrel after President Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary suggested tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not a done deal.

January 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ZM Trucks to Launch US Production in California in 2025

The company, a subsidiary of ZO Motors, plans to manufacture zero-emission commercial vehicles at the new 210,000-square-foot plant, starting in the first half of 2025.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles

Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles to update the fuel injection electronic unit, a device that determines how much fuel enters the engine.

January 29, 2025
Business, Equipment

Renault Seeks Takeover Premium From Honda for Nissan Stake

Renault SA wants a premium for its stake in Nissan Motor Co. if Honda Motor Co. takes over control of the rival Japanese automaker, according to people familiar with the matter.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico’s President Doesn’t Expect Trump’s Tariffs on Feb. 1

President Claudia Sheinbaum brushed off a question as to whether Mexico is expecting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce 25% tariffs on Mexican goods Feb. 1.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern CEO Optimistic About 2025

Norfolk Southern’s solid fourth quarter — combined with the support they’re getting from Washington D.C. — has the CEO feeling optimistic about 2025.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New USDOT Secretary Duffy Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite

Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives.

January 29, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Private, Top 100

QXO’s Hostile Bid for Beacon Roofing Fuels M&A Optimism

M&A specialists are eyeing a robust list of U.S. takeover candidates, with a buoyant economy, strong buyer appetite and a potentially looser regulatory regime seen driving more deals.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Alleged Triggerman in Murder Tied to Staged Accidents Scheme

Investigators identified the alleged triggerman in the murder of an informant who was involved in a conspiracy to cover up a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers.

January 28, 2025
Business, Equipment

Montero to Replace Skoog as Top Executive at Peterbilt

Jake Montero will become the top executive at Peterbilt, replacing Jason Skoog, who had held the general manager position since March 2018.

January 28, 2025