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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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Trump Sets Early 2026 Date for Fed Chair Pick

Trump for months has pressured the Fed to lower interest rates, and naming a successor to Jerome Powell would give the president his biggest chance yet to reshape the institution.

December 2, 2025
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US Seeks New Alliances to Bolster AI Supply Chains

China is home to more than 90% of global rare earths and permanent magnets refining capacity, compared with just 4% for second-place Malaysia, according to the International Energy Agency.

December 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

What to Know About DOT鈥檚 Crackdown on CDL Mills

鈥淲e are [reining] in illegal and reckless practices that let poorly trained drivers get behind the wheel of semi-trucks and school buses,鈥 DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said.

December 2, 2025
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Wabtec Acquires Frauscher Sensor Technology Group

Wabtec broadened its digital rail capabilities by buying Frauscher, aiming to pair its portfolio with technology designed to strengthen safety, capacity and efficiency for rail operators.

December 2, 2025
BusinessSafety

Cargo at Rest Is Cargo at Risk

Parking and storage yards are prime targets for cargo theft, a growing crisis impacting stakeholders across the entire supply chain. Download our eBook for insights into evolving theft tactics and proven strategies to strengthen security and keep your cargo safe.

December 2, 2025
BusinessLogistics

A Road Map To Elevate Container Drayage Operations

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December 2, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Restoration Over Cleaning

Why 鈥淐lean鈥 Filters Keep Failing 鈥 And How Restoration Delivers OEM-Level Performance With Veritex鈩 AI Validation. A New Standard for Fleets Seeking Predictable Uptime and Lower Total Cost of Ownership.

December 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump to Ease Mileage Rules in Bid to Curb Rising Car Prices

The CEO of Jeep maker Stellantis and senior executives from General Motors and Ford plan to attend the announcement at the White House, which is expected Dec. 3, sources told Bloomberg.

December 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Toughens ELD Certification Process

FMCSA is introducing a tougher, multistep approval process that鈥檚 intended to clamp down on bad actors who critics allege abuse the long-standing self-certification process for ELDs.

December 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Can Still Meet Ambitious US Soybean Pledge, Traders Say

China is expected to step up U.S. soybean purchases to meet a pledge to buy at least 12 million tons by the end of the year, underscoring a wider market hope that a fragile trade truce can hold.

December 2, 2025