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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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Daimler and Toyota Name Truck Venture Archion

The joint venture partners aim to each hold a 25% stake in the JV, with the remaining shares set to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market for large corporations.

October 10, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

ATS’ Logistics Division to Acquire Trailer Bridge Logistics

Anderson Trucking Service’s logistics division is expanding its reach by acquiring Trailer Bridge Logistics, a move aimed at strengthening ATS’ position in the U.S. freight market.

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Suggests 'Massive Increase' on China Tariffs

Trump said Oct. 10 that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea after China restricted exports of rare earths.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

How to Combat the Technician Shortage

The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

How to Keep Trucking's Roadside Technicians Safe

Distracted drivers can pose a major safety threat to remote repair technicians working on trucks along the shoulder of a highway.

October 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

TMC Rewind: Corrosion Threats and Coolant System Dangers

Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,  

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands’ Official Creditor Committee Includes Top Foe

Raistone has demanded a court-appointed examiner investigate First Brands, claiming in court papers that as much as $2.3 billion “simply vanished” from the company.

October 10, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Stellantis Shipments Jump 13% on Rise in North America

North American shipments jumped 35%, as Stellantis reintroduced popular models like the V8-powered Ram 1500 pickup.

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Some China-Bound Ships Carrying Oil Canceled on Port Fees

China announced Oct. 10 that it would impose fees on U.S. ships in retaliation for similar measures due to be imposed by the Trump administration Oct. 14.

October 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Hits US Ships With Retaliatory Port Fees

They would take effect on Oct. 14, the same day that the United States is due to start imposing port fees on Chinese vessels.

October 10, 2025