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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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NRF Cites Record 203 Million Shoppers for Extended Weekend

National Retail Federation's survey found 202.9 million consumers shopped from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, up from 197 million shoppers last year.

December 3, 2025
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Nvidia’s Lobbying Pays Off in AI Export Fight

The so-called GAIN AI Act would require chipmakers to give American customers first dibs on their powerful AI chips before selling in China and other arms-embargoed countries.

December 3, 2025
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US Trailer Makers Seek Steep Duties Against Import Rivals

The group of trailer OEMs, which calls itself the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition, comprises Great Dane, Stoughton Trailers and Wabash.

December 3, 2025
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ATA Promotes Veterans’ Access to Apprenticeships

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on Dec. 2 examined marketplace programs designed to connect veterans with careers in the freight sector.

December 3, 2025
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10 Roads Express to Shut Down After Losing USPS Business

The Carter Lake, Iowa-based contract carrier cited headwinds hindering the overall transportation sector and the loss of USPS, whose contract accounted for 70% of the company’s revenue.

December 3, 2025
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Trade Groups Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

More than 60 trade associations and chambers of commerce submitted a letter to the Surface Transportation Board last week opposing Union Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern.

December 3, 2025
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Yellow Nears Long-Awaited Settlement With Pension Plans

One of the biggest reasons for settling the dispute, according to court records, is that continuing to explore legal avenues would take up more of the dwindling funds Yellow has available.

December 3, 2025
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Uber Teams With Avride to Offer Robotaxi Rides in Dallas

Customers who request an UberX, Uber Comfort or Comfort Electric may be matched with one of Avride’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis at no additional cost starting Dec. 3.

December 3, 2025
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US Eyes Diesel Generators to Meet Growing AI Power Demand

Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the North American Gas Forum that the move could add the equivalent of roughly 35 traditional nuclear power plants worth of electricity.

December 3, 2025
Business

Payrolls at US Companies Fall by Most Since 2023, ADP Says

The weak ADP report risks heightening concerns of a more rapid deterioration in the labor market ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year next week.

December 3, 2025