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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.

Business, Logistics

US Cyber Weekend Sales Rose 9%

Cyber Weekend e-commerce sales grew 9% in the U.S. this year, up from 6% in 2023, according to data from Salesforce.

December 2, 2024
Government, Business

Canada Tells Trump Its Border Differs From Mexico’s

TORONTO — Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico is unfair.

December 2, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Great Lakes Region Prepares for More Snow

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Parts of the Great Lakes region saw new snow Dec. 2 and faced the prospect of even more this week after U.S. travelers battled harsh weather to get home after Thanksgiving.

December 2, 2024
Business, Equipment

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Steps Down

NEW YORK — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales.

December 2, 2024
Business, Technology

Nikola Corp. Releases Inaugural Sustainability Impact Report

Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, released their first-ever sustainability impact report. Nikola’s 2023 Sustainability Impact Report covers environmental and social impacts, reporting, and progress towards Nikola’s sustainability priorities.

December 1, 2024
Business, Equipment

Guide To Boosting Technician Efficiency

The kind of revenue your shop brings in is almost entirely dependent on the efficiency of your techs. Time is, after all, money. Learn some strategies that you can implement to boost your tech efficiency. 

December 1, 2024
Business

Effective Lending Options for Your Transportation Business

Finding the right financial provider can be a difficult, time-consuming endeavor. The guidance in this whitepaper will help businesses effectively and efficiently choose the best fit from some of the most popular and useful commercial financing products available.

December 1, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Mexico Warns Against ‘Inflationary’ US Tariff Plan

Donald Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would cost the U.S. economy as many as 400,000 jobs and increase prices for American consumers, according to the Mexican government.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

European Markets Slide on Trump’s Trade War Warning

Trump's threat to hit Canada, China and Mexico with tariffs because of the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the U.S. sent European stocks lower.

November 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump’s Trade Pick Pushes Strategic Decoupling From China

Jamieson Greer, who’s been nominated as the U.S. trade representative, played a key role in imposing tariffs on China during Trump’s first term.

November 27, 2024