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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

Auto Parts Maker First Brands Mulls Bankruptcy

Auto parts maker First Brands Group is discussing options with its creditors for restructuring its $6 billion debt load that include a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

September 22, 2025
BusinessTechnology

The Route to Successful Last-Mile Fleet Operations

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September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Blocks US Steel Plan to Stop Processing at Plant

The White House said the president would exercise his “golden share” power that was a key element in the administration’s decision to allow Nippon Steel to buy out U.S. Steel.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Lawmakers Call for Fair Market Access in Rare China Visit

The trip may contribute to stabilizing ties ahead of a possible meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea next month.

September 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

As Supply Chain Volatility Rises, 4PLs Prove Strategic

The role of a 4PL typically has been that of a “trusted adviser" that manages a customer’s entire supply chain at a single point of contact.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks

With President Donald Trump’s tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Duffy Raises DEI Contract, Cost Concerns for Baltimore Bridge

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is raising concerns about Maryland’s oversight in replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge and increasing costs for the federally funded project.

September 22, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Walmart Adds °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Delivery for Ozempic, Insulin

Shoppers can receive refrigerated prescriptions along with groceries and other products in a single online order, which can be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.

September 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsFor-Hire

Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator

The partners’ “Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program” aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.

September 22, 2025
BusinessEquipment

US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains

U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.

September 22, 2025