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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.

GovernmentBusiness

US Companies Added 42,000 Jobs in October, ADP Data Shows

While helping to temper concerns of a faster deterioration in the job market, the modest payrolls increase last month is consistent with a general softening in labor demand.

November 5, 2025
BusinessFor-HireGlobal Freight

XPO Reports Q3 Revenue Jumps to $2 Billion

The Greenwich, Conn.-based LTL carrier reported net income of $82 million for the three months ending Sept. 30. That compared with $95 million the previous year. 

November 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most “egregious” licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.

November 5, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Some US Farm Products

The country’s Finance Ministry confirmed it would end tariffs imposed March 4 on soybeans and other U.S. agricultural products including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken, effective Nov. 10.

November 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Supreme Court Considers Trump Tariffs

The administration is trying to defend the tariffs after lower courts ruled the emergency law Trump invoked doesn’t give him near-limitless power to set and change duties on imports.

November 5, 2025
BusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Building Materials Carrier BlueLinx Acquires Disdero Lumber

BlueLinx Holdings has expanded its western U.S. footprint with the $96 million acquisition of Disdero Lumber, an Oregon distributor of premium specialty wood products.

November 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills

Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.

November 4, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Rivian Cost Cuts Pay Off With Smaller-Than-Expected Loss

Rivian Automotive reported a smaller-than-expected loss in a sign of progress as the EV maker cuts costs and staff ahead of plans to begin deliveries of a new midsize SUV next year.

November 4, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Demands Perplexity Stop AI Tool's Purchasing Ability

Amazon has sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity AI demanding that the AI search startup stop allowing its AI browser agent, Comet, to make purchases online for users.

November 4, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Caterpillar Sets New Growth Goals as Energy Demand Surges

Caterpillar laid out new growth targets to boost revenue and double capital spending in a bid to capitalize on rising demand for energy to power data centers. 

November 4, 2025