The industry has made some progress in its response to theft but needs to develop more effective countermeasures, according to multiple insurance brokers.
March 25, 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.
Fleets and Insurers Respond to Freight Theft Surge
Shell Bets Big on LNG
Shell Plc said it would boost investor returns through the end of this decade by reinforcing its position as the worldās top trader of liquefied natural gas.
March 25, 2025Trump Taps Derek Barrs for FMCSA Head Amid Turmoil
The nomination of Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, follows a string of leadership changes at the agency.
March 25, 2025Fleetio to Acquire Auto Integrate in $1.5 Billion Fleet Deal
Fleetio, a software firm that helps companies manage their vehicle fleets, has raised $450 million in late-stage venture funding to help finance a takeover of Auto Integrate.
March 25, 2025ASCE Report Card: Infrastructure Improved Under Biden
TheĀ American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. infrastructure a C grade,Ā up slightly from previous reports, largely due to investments made during the Biden administration.
March 25, 2025Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026
Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi serviceās expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.
March 25, 2025Daimler Truck Ramps Up Testing of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck
Daimler Truckās heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck ambitions took another step forward in recent weeks, as testing of the prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck ramped up.
March 24, 2025US Postmaster General DeJoy Resigns as Deputy Takes Over
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned, hastening his previously announced departure as the nationās postal agency looks to stem financial losses and overhaul its operations.
March 24, 2025Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations
President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days ā and indicated nations will receive breaks from next weekās āreciprocalā tariffs.
March 24, 2025Business: Truck Tonnage Rises 3% in February, Signaling Recovery
American Trucking Associations' freight volume index posts second straight year-over-year gain. ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said, "Growing optimism for the truck freight market after a two-year recession.āĀ Ā
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