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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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Tesla Unveils Cheaper Versions of Model Y SUV, Model 3 Sedan

TeslaĀ introduced new versions of its top-selling models priced at under $40,000, making its main vehicles more affordable to counteract the loss of U.S. incentives for electric cars.

October 7, 2025
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Rapid Transformation & Record Results at Grand Island

Learn how Grand Island Express reallocated 80% of planners from routine work to high-value strategy. By automating decisions with Optimal Dynamics, the company topped revenue and loaded mile records leading to an increase of 17.3% in weekly revenue per truck.

October 7, 2025
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US Chicken Prices Fall 18% From Summer Peak

Tyson Foods, JBS and Cargill have leaned on poultry profits to cushion losses at their beef businesses, which have been impacted by the worst U.S. cattle shortage in decades.

October 7, 2025
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Trump Says US, Canada Can ā€˜Get There’ on Tariff Deal

Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Oct. 7, and the president described the disagreements as ā€œnatural conflictsā€ because they’re competing for the same business.

October 7, 2025
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States’ Commercial Vehicle Dragnets Snag ELP, CDL Violations

Three states recently ramped up enforcement in response to renewed U.S. Department of Transportation attention to English-language proficiency issues.

October 7, 2025
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Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals

President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.

October 7, 2025
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WTO: Full Drag of Trump Tariffs to Hit Trade Growth in 2026

Merchandise trade volumes are forecast to rise 2.4% this year, the Geneva-based forum said in a report Oct. 7 — much faster than the 0.9% growth it predicted in August.

October 7, 2025
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Exxon Mobil Sees $500 Million Rebound in Q3 Refining Margins

Exxon is the first of the oil majors to post quarterly earnings guidance and often sets the trend for the industry.

October 7, 2025
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Canada’s Carney Visits Trump Ahead of USMCA Review

One of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

October 7, 2025
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Car Shipper Hoegh Drops on Weaker Trade and Port Fee Warning

U.S. port fees on China-built vessels are due to commence Oct. 14.

October 7, 2025