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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment

Bezos-Backed Startup Slate Launches US-Made Electric Pickup

Slate Auto plans to debut a small electric-powered, American-made pickup for less than $20,000 with federal subsidies.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking鈥檚 Energy Transition Enters 鈥楶eak Uncertainty鈥

The transportation industry鈥檚 transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Chain Jolt on Economy

Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasn鈥檛 been felt by many Americans yet, but that鈥檚 about to change.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Next-Gen Truck APUs Promise Faster ROI and Greater Comfort

Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit 鈥 one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Insists Plan for Higher Tariffs Will Move Ahead

President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called 鈥渞eciprocal鈥 tariffs was unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

April 25, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

US Intermodal Chassis Makers Harmed by Imports, ITC Says

U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis were materially injured by imports of chassis from Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam, the U.S. International Trade Commission said.

April 25, 2025
Business, Logistics

AIT Acquires Miami-Based Forwarder Gsdmia

AIT Worldwide Logistics has finalized an agreement to purchase the assets of Miami-based international freight forwarder Gsdmia.

April 25, 2025
Business, Equipment

United Rentals Q1 Profit Dips, Beats Expectations

Profit fell due to weaker specialty rental margins, lower used equipment sales and higher expenses, including those related to the terminated H&E Equipment Services acquisition.

April 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Motive Focuses on AI for Fleets at Vision Conference

鈥淥ur work here will never be done,鈥 Motive CEO Shoaib Makani said during a keynote address. 鈥淲e are going to continue to solve new problems and expand the scope of this platform."

April 25, 2025
Business, Safety

Wisconsin Awards $468,255 in CDL Grants to Train 260 Drivers

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has awarded $468,255 in grants for commercial driver license training to get 260 drivers on the road.

April 25, 2025