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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Update: Supreme Court Sides With Truck Driver in CBD Oil Case

Driver Douglas Horn was fired for failing a drug test after using what he argued was a mislabeled CBD oil product to treat an injury.  

April 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Nets $8.66 Billion in Tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada

The U.S. government’s use of tariffs to address what are viewed as unfair trade practices and the overseas drug trade has been a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s second administration.

April 10, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Discover the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases

Program Aired: April 10, 2 p.m. ET While you are paying for the convenience of a full service truck lease, you may also be paying extra fees in parts, usage and more. Could your fleet save more new, dynamic lease options?

April 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump China Tariffs Now at Least 145% as Trade War Ramps Up

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports are now at least 145%, far above the level many economists said could decimate U.S.-China trade.

April 10, 2025
BusinessEquipment

March Class 8 Truck Orders Slip Amid Uncertain Landscape

North American Class 8 truck orders in March continued to trend below year-ago levels as they faced additional pressures from tariffs and an uncertain economy, according to ACT Research.

April 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Adopts Trump Tax, Budget Blueprint

President Donald Trump’s tax and budget agenda is one step closer toward realization after the House of Representatives agreed on a partisan legislative blueprint.

April 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump Again Increases Small Parcel Tariff on China Shipments

President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with China once again increased tariffs applied to small parcels that were previously exempt from duties.

April 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATRI Study Looks at Ways to Expand Public Truck Parking

Although truck parking is mostly located at private truck stops, states are looking to expand public parking to address the critical parking shortage, according to a new ATRI study.

April 10, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Interactive Map: Where the 2025 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America

Find out where the 2025 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

April 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

Top 100 3PLs Face Slow Growth, Trade Uncertainty

While continuing to endure a stubbornly slow freight market recovery, the largest third-party logistics providers in North America also face a murky outlook for international trade.

April 10, 2025