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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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WattEV Transport Takes Delivery of First Two Tesla Semis

The Semis will be available for drayage use at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the first time the Class 8 battery-electric truck has been used at the largest port complex in the U.S.

February 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

GSA to Shut Off EV Chargers at Federal Buildings

Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric vehicle chargers, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump鈥檚 first months in office.

February 25, 2025
BusinessPrivate

爱豆传媒 Depot Breaks Same-Store Sales Slump in Q4

爱豆传媒 Depot broke a two-year slump in same-store sales during the fourth quarter as customer demand improved in a housing market that has been buffeted by soaring mortgage rates.

February 25, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Costello: Amid Inflation, Some Segments Strong for Trucking

鈥淧eople are looking at the prices of things and freaking out,鈥 Bob Costello said Feb. 20 at the 2025 Recruitment & Retention Conference in Nashville.

February 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Thieves Steal $2 Million Worth of Nikes From Freight Trains

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of Nike sneakers.

February 25, 2025
BusinessFor-Hire

FedEx Eases Path to Freight Spinoff After Debt Exchange

FedEx said its bondholders agreed to remove its freight business from its lending documents, making it easier for the shipping giant to spin the business off into a new company.

February 25, 2025
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TFI Abandons Move to US After Shareholder Backlash

TFI International reversed its decision to move its legal headquarters to the U.S., saying it was backing down after shareholders expressed opposition to the idea.

February 25, 2025
Business

Experts Say Empower Drivers to Become Your Best Recruiters

Corporate coaches during an annual truck driver recruiting conference urged attendees to create cultures that lead to employees becoming the company鈥檚 greatest ambassadors.

February 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

AI Optimization and Trucking

As the latest wave of AI enters the freight transportation industry, load planning automation has emerged as one of the more promising opportunities for trucking and logistics companies.

February 24, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada 鈥楪oing Forward鈥 Next Month

President Donald Trump said he expected tariffs planned to take effect on Canada and Mexico to go ahead next month following an initial delay.

February 24, 2025