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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.

BusinessEquipment

Stellantis to Explore Sale of Car-Sharing Unit Free2move

CEO Anthony Filosa is under pressure to steady the carmaker that has suffered market share losses in the U.S. and Europe.

October 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Missouri Suspends Permit Fees for Hay Loads Amid Drought

The new permits were announced Sept. 29 by the Missouri Department of Transportation as most of the state experienced the third-driest August on record since 1895.

October 2, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Caterpillar Emerges as Unlikely AI Winner on Turbine Demand

Caterpillar sells equipment used to mine the copper that’s needed for data centers, while Caterpillar’s construction equipment is needed to put up the buildings.

October 2, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Your DPF “Clean” Exposed by AI

Traditional DPF cleaning leaves fleets blind to cracks, clogs, and costly risks. This whitepaper gives you access to unreleased proof-of-concept images from Ceramex’s Veritex® AI infrared imaging system—exposing hidden failures and delivering OEM-grade validation with proof in just 3 minutes.

October 2, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

LG Energy to Start Sending South Korean Workers Back to US

Last month saw the mass detainment and subsequent repatriation of nearly 300 South Korean workers from a Hyundai Motor-LG electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia.

October 2, 2025
BusinessSafety

How Driver Stress Impacts Safety, Performance, and Retention

Driver stress is impacting safety, performance, and retention. This study reveals insights from drivers and fleet professionals on the link between stress and risk. Learn how better scheduling, coaching, and technology can reduce pressure and keep drivers on the road.

October 2, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Rocco Marrari of Pedigree Technologies discusses how AI is transforming fleet planning from reactive to proactive to improve driver retention, customer satisfaction and the bottom line. 

October 2, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Fired STB Member Sues Trump Ahead of Rail Merger Review

Robert Primus, who had served on the board since 2001, said his firing threatens the independence of the five-member Surface Transportation Board.

October 2, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Einride Valuation Tops $1B as Truck Startup Raises Funds

Einride, founded in 2016 in Sweden, has been considering a listing in the U.S.

October 2, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

ArcBest Eyes Early 2026 for In-House TMS Launch

ArcBest plans to launch a proprietary transportation management system in early 2026 that will be known as “ArcBest View,” top executives said.

October 2, 2025