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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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Motive, Fleetio Expand Partnership

Expanded integration is expected to produce a centralization of fuel, maintenance and telematics data across both companies' systems through two products.

August 28, 2025
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Apple, Nvidia Lead Historic Corporate Buyback Wave

Announced buybacks surpassed $1 trillion on Aug. 20, marking the shortest amount of time needed to reach that level, according to data compiled by Birinyi Associates.

August 28, 2025
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EV Realty, Prologis Link California Charging Network Access

Customers will be able to access facilities later this year in Vernon and San Bernardino, Calif., with more to come in both Northern and Southern California.

August 27, 2025
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Mexico Moves to Raise Tariffs on China, Bolstering US Ties

The tariff hikes, expected for imports including cars, textiles and plastics, aim to shelter domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition, according to people briefed on the matter.

August 27, 2025
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Duffy Cites Significant Failures in English Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Transportation acts to withhold $50.5 million in federal grants from California, Washington and New Mexico.

August 27, 2025
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Canadian Firms Delay Passing Tariff Costs to Shoppers

Q3 data from Statistics Canada’s Canadian Survey on Business Conditions said 42% of businesses didn’t pass along tariff-related cost increases to their customers in the past six months. 

August 27, 2025
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Ports See Strong July Cargo Gains From Tariff Frontloading

The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year.

August 27, 2025
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US Invests in Rare Earths in Push to Break China’s Grip

“This is the Manhattan Project moment for rare earths,” said Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth, which plans next year to start making the rare-earth magnets that appear in many products.

August 27, 2025
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Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Take Effect

The Indian government estimates the tariffs will impact $48.2 billion worth of exports.

August 27, 2025
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UPS Outsources Weather Forecasting Operation

The company has also shifted its technology support functions in recent months to third-party tech vendors.

August 27, 2025