Scott Ferguson, founder of Sachem Head Capital Management, is joining the Performance Food board as talks with US Foods continue.
September 24, 2025Trucking Business News
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.
August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023
"While I’d like to predict a strong rebound in freight levels through the upcoming holidays, I can’t," says American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
September 24, 2025Amazon Jury Trial Over FTC’s Prime Cancellation Claims Opens
Amazon.com squared off in court against the FTC over allegations that the company duped customers into signing up for the Prime subscription service and then made it too hard to cancel.
September 23, 2025Automakers Push Trump to Weaken Biden Emissions Rules
Major automakers want the Trump administration to weaken ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that are pushing the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.Â
September 23, 2025Mazda and Toyota Expand Auto Operations Through Jaxport
Both operations will run through the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, where Enstructure Auto Logistics signed a long-term lease last year to expand its auto-handling capacity.
September 23, 2025FMCSA Audited Over States’ Enforcement of English Mandates
The move arrives at a moment when the Department of Transportation is scrutinizing English-language proficiency among commercial drivers.
September 23, 2025Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand in US
The head of the largest U.S. aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim that duties will revitalize the industry.
September 23, 2025Stellantis to Pause Production at Plants Due to Weak Demand
Stellantis NV will temporarily halt production at some of its plants in Europe amid lagging demand for models including the Alfa Romeo Tonale sport utility vehicle.
September 23, 2025ATA Applauds Sponsors of Veterans’ Access to CDL Bill
Through ATA’s Trucking Cares Foundation, two senators and two congressmen were honored for their roles in the passage of the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023.
September 23, 2025Greenlane Launches Dealer Program to Ramp Up EV Truck Sales
Greenlane is rolling out a dealer program that offers charging credits and software perks to make electric trucks more accessible, signing Velocity Truck Centers as its first partner.
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