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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

Watch: EPA Moves to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency has taken a first step aimed at rescinding the Biden administration’s waivers granted for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus low nitrogen oxides rules.   

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

REPLAY: Advancing Technology: A Preview of the 2025 TMC Annual Meeting with Robert Braswell

From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.  

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

EU Expands Tariff List in Trump’s Looming Trade Dispute

The EU is broadening the list of U.S. goods it will target with retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on steel and aluminum exports.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico Studies China Tariffs in Bid to Strike Trump Deal

Mexico is weighing possible levies on Chinese imports as it pushes for a deal to avoid the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on its goods before a March deadline.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

US Imposes More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade

The U.S. on Feb. 24 imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran.

February 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Annual Meeting to Spotlight Tech and Maintenance Basics

Getting back to basics is one of the pillars of the 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting’s theme, “Advancing Technology through Industry Engagement.”

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Tesla Recalls 375,000 Cars Due to Power Steering Issues

Tesla has issued a safety recall for two of its best-selling vehicles due to issues with the power assist steering after a full stop.

February 24, 2025
Business, Logistics, TCA

Odyssey Logistics Completes Move to Charlotte

Odyssey Logistics has moved its headquarters to Charlotte, N.C., from Danbury, Conn., as part of the company’s rapid growth.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China

The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China’s commercial ships it says could help counter the country’s maritime dominance.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Ohio Funds Academic-Supply Chain Effort to Fill Future Jobs

Funds to improve Ohio’s supply chain and logistics industry were included in $5.1 million in grants that Gov. Mike DeWine recently awarded.

February 24, 2025