Momentum for driverless technology is building in Japan, which has not kept pace with the global shift to autonomous driving, so far led by China and the U.S.Â
March 10, 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.
Nissan Tests Driverless Vehicles on City Streets
Canada’s New Leader: Tariffs Remain Until US Shows ‘Respect’
Canada will keep in place its retaliatory tariffs against U.S.-made products as long as President Donald Trump persists with a trade war, said Mark Carney.
March 10, 2025Samsara Expands Smart Trailer Capabilities
The new capabilities, including trailer power and tire monitoring as well as tractor-trailer mismatch alerts, give fleet operators and drivers greater insights into trailer status.
March 9, 2025Report: Trucking Parts and Labor Costs Decline in Q4 2024
The Decisiv VMRS Service Data Quarterly Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 fell 1.6% compared with Q3, driven by a 1.5% drop in parts costs and a 1.9% decline in labor costs.
March 9, 2025Velociti VeloCare Expansion Helps Fleets Monitor Tech Health
"VeloCare Unlimited" allows fleets to have real-time, 24/7 technology health monitoring, program management, inventory control and unlimited repairs for covered assets.
March 9, 2025House Unveils Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
House Republicans announced a spending bill to keep government agencies open through Sept. 30, daring Democrats to vote against it and risk a disruptive March 15 shutdown.
March 9, 2025Transtex Unveils Lithium-Ion Electric APU for In-Cab Power
The DClimate Lithium Pro is designed to deliver extended runtimes and reduced emissions for trucking fleets as it supports full hotel loads without engine idling.
March 9, 2025Trump Downplays Business Concerns About Tariff Uncertainty
President Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his tariffs and the prospect of higher prices, and isn’t ruling out the possibility of a recession.
March 9, 2025Chassis Producers Seek Tariffs on Mexican, Asian Peers
U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis are once again challenging overseas chassis makers over allegations of unfair business practices.
March 9, 2025SAF-Holland’s Haldex Launches ApolloSDx Air Treatment System
Haldex launched the ApolloSDx air treatment system for commercial vehicles March 9 at the annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council in Nashville, Tenn.
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