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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.

BusinessFuel

US Refiners to Profit as Heavy Oil Output Rebounds

The ability to buy heavy crude at cheap prices is set to improve in the second half of the year as Canadian and Middle Eastern production rebounds.

August 8, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Building a Preventative Maintenance Program that Pays Off

Tired of surprise breakdowns? You’re not alone. See how real fleets turned it around in our customer case study. Get a sneak peek—plus a step-by-step guide to building a PM program that saves time, money and time.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP

Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola’s remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort

Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.

August 8, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GM’s Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL

“To stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,” the company said in a statement.

August 7, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

US Foods Calls for Talks After Performance Food Snubs Merger

“Our ask of PFG is to simply work together to further understand the merits and opportunities of a potential combination,” US Foods CEO Dave Flitman said.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

US Farm Trade Deficit Hits Record $28.6 Billion in 2025

The shift in fortunes began during President Donald Trump’s trade war with China in his first term, with the initial annual deficits recorded in 2019 and 2020.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Motor Fuel Taxes Rise in 10 States, Drop in 3

Motor fuel taxes fell in three states but rose in 10 others after states on July 1 either recalculated their annual rates or adopted legislation to pay for highway infrastructure.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Trump’s Planned 100% Computer Chip Tariff Sparks Confusion

“The real question everybody in the industry is asking is whether there will be a component tariff, where the chips in a device would require some sort of separate tariff calculation.”

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Toyota Braces for $9.5 Billion Hit From US Tariff Turmoil

Toyota’s estimate dwarfs recent forecasts from global heavyweights as the auto industry contends with fast-changing policies that are seeing costs balloon.

August 7, 2025