“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."
June 27, 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.
What's Next for Electric Trucks?
The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.
June 27, 2025EU, US Confident They’ll Reach Tariff Deal by July 9
The EU and the U.S. believe they can clinch a trade agreement before a July 9 deadline, when Washington is set to impose a 50% tariff on nearly all EU products and the bloc plans countermeasures.
June 27, 2025Union Authorizes Strike at Tyson Foods’ Beef Plant in Texas
Workers at Tyson’s beef plant in Amarillo, Texas, have agreed to a strike as they fight for higher wages and accuse the company of unfair labor practices.
June 27, 2025Werner Wins $100M Nuclear Verdict Reversal by Texas Court
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Werner Enterprises, reversing a $100 million jury verdict against the motor carrier upheld by an appellate court.
June 27, 2025Walmart Opens Maryland Hub to Fill 100,000 Prescriptions a Day
Walmart has opened a pharmacy hub in Maryland where robots and dynamic weighing systems will help fill 100,000 prescriptions per day for shipments to 16 states and Washington, D.C.
June 27, 2025Bessent Says Trump’s Trade Push Could Wrap by Labor Day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration’s agenda for trade agreements could get wrapped up by Labor Day, indicating some talks could extend past the July 9 deadline.
June 27, 2025Key Inflation Gauge Rises as Americans Cut Back on Spending
A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back on their spending.
June 27, 2025Trump Announces US Signed China Trade Deal
Washington and Beijing have signed a trade agreement that will make it easier for U.S. firms to obtain magnets and rare earth minerals from China, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said June 27.
June 27, 2025Uber May Fund Kalanick’s Bid to Buy Pony AI’s US Arm
Kalanick would run Pony if the deal is completed while continuing to lead his current company, CloudKitchens, the report cited the people as saying. Financial details were not known.
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