Amazon.com plans to build dozens of warehouses to serve rural areas in the U.S. before the end of next year, growing its footprint as the company works to rely less on other carriers.
April 30, 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.
Amazon Plans Dozens of US Warehouses in Rural Expansion
Rivian Stockpiled EV Batteries From Asia Before Trump Tariffs
Rivian quietly built a reserve of electric vehicle batteries from Asia ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, giving the company a measure of insurance against economic upheaval.
April 30, 2025Ford to Hold Off on Price Increases to Assess Rivals' Actions
Ford Motor Co. won’t increase the price of its vehicles until it sees how competing carmakers respond to higher costs imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 30, 2025Watch: Weak Oversight in CDL Programs Sparks Industry Concerns
Top leaders at the Commercial Vehicle Training Association and the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools are expressing “serious concerns” to federal trucking regulators that entry-level driver training enforcement has not kept pace with the threat posed by unscrupulous entities graduating drivers without adequate preparation. Â
April 30, 2025Manufacturers See Hydrogen Engine Use Cases, Advantages
The hydrogen internal combustion engine is already considered zero-emissions technology in the European market, and interest in the North American market is increasing.
April 30, 2025Two Charged in Murder of FBI Informant in Truck Scam
A sweeping federal grand jury indictment has charged two New Orleans men with the murder of a cooperating FBI witness in the investigation of dozens of staged crashes with trucks since 2011.
April 30, 2025GM Recalls Nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Cars
General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.
April 30, 2025Werner Reports Q1 Revenue of $712M Despite Headwinds
Werner Enterprises reported first-quarter results were below expectations due to insurance costs, weather and customer activity, the carrier reported April 29.
April 30, 2025Mondelez Says Wary US Shoppers Are Cutting Back on Snacks
Mondelez International posted slower-than-expected sales growth as worries about inflation and the economy push consumers to prioritize essentials over cookies, crackers and sweets.
April 30, 2025Trucking Stakeholders Amplify Cargo Theft Concerns
Freight industry stakeholders renewed calls for senior policymakers to advance legislation designed to respond to long-standing cargo theft concerns.
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