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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, Safety

Ohio Residents Appealing Derailment Settlement Not Giving Up

Residents challenging Norfolk Southern’s $600 million settlement for the Ohio train crash have asked a court to reject a judge’s order requiring them to put up a bond to continue their appeal.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump Sworn in as 47th President After Historic Comeback

Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs.

January 20, 2025
Business, Equipment

FTE to Sell Hyundai Translead Trailers in Alabama

Fleet Trailer & Equipment will become the Hyundai Translead dealer for Alabama, the trailer manufacturer said.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Private

FTC Accuses PepsiCo of Price Discrimination Favoring Walmart

The FTC sued PepsiCo on Jan. 17, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers.

January 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Ends 2024 With Slight Revenue Decline

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier ended the year slightly behind where it was during the prior fourth quarter amid efforts to reinvest and improve operations, the company reported Jan. 16.

January 17, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

A. Duie Pyle Reopens Ex-Yellow Terminals

A. Duie Pyle in a fast start to 2025 set in motion plans to open four new less-than-truckload terminals.

January 17, 2025
Business, Equipment

PacLease Opens Record 28 North American Locations in 2024

PacLease opened 28 franchise locations across North America in 2024 and expects a buoyant 2025 for the segment, the Paccar Inc. subsidiary said.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU, Mexico Seal Trade Deal as Trump Threatens Tariffs

The European Union and Mexico agreed to a revamped free-trade agreement, just as both are under pressure from President-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened them with new tariffs.

January 17, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

These LNG Projects Are Set to Advance if Trump Lifts Freeze

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to lift the Biden administration’s moratorium on new permits to export liquefied natural gas on his first day in office next week. 

January 17, 2025