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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.

Government, Business

Congress Debates Partisan Funding Bills

Congressional leaders seeking to avert a shutdown of most federal agencies remained locked in debate about short-term legislation days before a key deadline.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business

Vance, Zeldin Tout States' Right to Govern During Conference

Dedication to state-centric laws and a commitment to disaster preparedness were key topics addressed by Vice President JD Vance and other politicians at a national conference March 10.

March 13, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety

TMC Names First Distinguished Service Provider Recipients

The TMC Distinguished Service Provider Award was launched to highlight exceptional service providers within the trucking industry. Five people were named winners in this first year.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trade War Threatens Oil Demand, IEA Says

Global oil demand is under pressure from the escalating trade war at the same time that OPEC+ is reviving output, threatening to deepen a supply surplus, the International Energy Agency said.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Hyundai Translead Unveils New Trailer Tech and Products

CEO Sean Kenney led the TMC 2025 presentation on March 10, noting that the company's new lineup will enhance efficiency and connectivity across the industry.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Threatens Retaliatory 200% Tariff on European Wine

President Donald Trump on March 13 threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.

March 13, 2025
Business, Logistics

SalSon Logistics Expands New Jersey, California Operations

SalSon’s plan is to reduce fragmentation through the expansion, the company’s top executive said, and it wants to replicate its full-service model in New Jersey across all operations.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Targets Heavy-Truck Emission Rules for Likely Rollback

The EPA is reopening its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles rules as well as its Heavy-Duty Nitrous Oxide rule as part of a sweeping review of the Clean Trucks Plan.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

TT Presents Sustainability Pathfinder Awards to IMC, Werner

Transport Topics presented Sustainability Pathfinder awards to IMC Logistics and Werner Enterprises for their exemplary efforts to improve freight efficiency and curb emissions.

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

California Truckers Laud ACF Rule Withdrawal, Await ACT Fate

The uncertain nature and complexity continues to create confusion regarding the environmental regulatory climate for truckers in California.

March 12, 2025