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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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ADM Profit Shrinks to Lowest Since 2020

Archer-Daniels-Midland’s earnings shrunk to the lowest level since the pandemic as a difficult crop trading market is complicated by mounting trade and biofuel policy uncertainty.

May 6, 2025
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Continental Earnings Hit Four-Year High on Cost Cuts

Continental AG more than doubled earnings in the first quarter as its car parts unit slashed costs and tire sales bounced back from weaker levels last year.

May 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Pre-Tariffs Import Surge

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in March as companies rushed to import products as the Trump administration readied sweeping tariffs.

May 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

NYC Acts to Bar DOT From Denying Funds in Congestion Case

New York asked a judge to stop the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds in the president’s push to end Manhattan’s congestion pricing program.

May 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

May 5, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Ford Suspends 2025 Outlook Amid Trump Tariff Strain

The automaker expects the duties to reduce 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes by about $1.5 billion on a net basis this year.

May 5, 2025
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Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck

The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.

May 5, 2025
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Rivian to Build $120 Million Supplier Park in Illinois

The 1.2 million-square-foot park in Normal will allow the electric-vehicle maker to increase production at its plant in 2026, when it starts building its R2 model, said CEO RJ Scaringe.

May 5, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Automation: UPS in Talks With Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots

UPS is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant’s network. Exact functions that Figure's humanoids would handle remain unclear.   

May 5, 2025
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Beef Losses Deepen as Tyson Battles Cattle Crunch

The company's shares slumped the most since 2023 as investors shrugged off stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings to focus on deepening losses at its beef business.

May 5, 2025