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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.

BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Performance Food Sees ‘No Basis’ to Engage With US Foods

Last week, US Foods urged Performance Food to accept its invitation to explore a merger.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Most Diesel Repair Shops Understaffed Last Year, ATRI Finds

A scarcity of diesel technicians facing career obstacles is a widening concern for a trucking industry that depends on them, according to a new American Transportation Research Institute report.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Fleet-Tracking Startup Motive Picks JPMorgan for US IPO

The startup is generating about $500 million of annualized recurring revenue from its more than 100,000 customers.

August 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Venture Global Confident It Will Win Other LNG Cases

Venture Global on Aug. 12 said it won arbitration proceeding with Shell related to the timing of contractual shipments from the Calcasieu Pass plant.

August 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Hints at NYC Ride-Hailing With Autopilot Job Posting

A new job listing in Tesla’s Autopilot operations seeks a driver for a prototype vehicle that would gather data for as much as eight hours a day.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Mitsubishi to Invest $600 Million in Hudbay Copper Project

Demand for copper is poised to surge in the coming decades, driven by the rollout of electric vehicles, renewable energy projects and data centers.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivate

Amazon to Offer Same-Day Grocery Deliveries in 2,300 Cities

Amazon’s expansion of same-day delivery suggests the company believes it can shift more food spending online.

August 13, 2025
BusinessFuel

Chevron-Phillips Venture CPChem Cuts 130 Jobs

The CPChem cuts primarily involve corporate roles including information technology, supply chain management and logistics rather than chemical plants, according to people familiar with the matter.

August 13, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Pony AI Nears Goal of 1,000 Robotaxis

The Guangzhou-headquartered firm’s optimism comes as it eyes new markets in Europe. Road testing is being carried out in Luxembourg.

August 13, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US July Tariff Revenue Jump Fails to Stop Wider Budget Gap

U.S. tariff revenue reached a fresh monthly record in July, though the increase wasn’t enough to prevent a widening in the monthly budget deficit.

August 13, 2025