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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.

BusinessEquipment

Bosch to Shed 13,000 Jobs at Auto Parts Business

Several parts makers face idle capacity and are under pressure from carmakers to lower prices.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Appeals Court Keeps Yellow on the Hook for Retiree Billions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a September 2024 decision by Judge Craig Goldblatt that left Yellow on the hook for $6.5 billion in claims by the pension plans.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Units Linked to First Brands File for Bankruptcy

The development could increase pressure on First Brands, which has been considering whether to file for bankruptcy to raise a rescue loan after halting a $6 billion refinancing in August.

September 25, 2025
BusinessFuel

BP in Reversal Says Oil Demand Will Rise Through 2030

Rising consumption in emerging markets, sluggish energy efficiency gains, geopolitical tensions and the persisting use of petrochemicals all point to peak demand in 2030 at the earliest.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Economy Expanded at a Surprising 3.8% Pace in Q2

The Commerce Department had previously estimated second-quarter growth at 3.3%.

September 25, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Auto Parts Maker First Brands Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing

First Brands Group is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week and is looking to secure a loan of at least $1 billion to keep the business running, according to sources.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Steel Approves $300 Million in Nippon Steel Spending

U.S. Steel approved a $300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an $11 billion commitment by Nippon Steel after its takeover of the steelmaker earlier this year.

September 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

DOT Seeks Industry Input on Cargo Theft Risks

The Department of Transportation is casting a wide net for stakeholder suggestions about how to deter thieves acting on impulse and organized criminals from stealing cargo.

September 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

VTNA Offers Free Load Board to Customers

Any carrier that has a Load Finder account can connect all its trucks via its electronic logging device, VTNA Product Marketing Manager Madeline Sullivan told Transport Topics.

September 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics

The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.

September 24, 2025