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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, Equipment

Renault Holds Key to Nissan’s Future

French carmaker Renault SA is Nissan’s biggest shareholder with a 36% stake — a holding that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Feb. 12 signaled it’s open to buying.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Canada’s 13 Premiers Descend on Washington

The leaders of all Canadian provinces and territories are set to meet up in the U.S. capital  to take their arguments against tariffs to American lawmakers, business groups and labor leaders. 

February 12, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Experts Link Cybersecurity to Company Culture

Businesses can better protect themselves from breaches by building a company culture that prioritizes security while also developing closer relationships with key stakeholders.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Isuzu to Build Production Plant in South Carolina

Truck maker Isuzu North America will build a manufacturing facility in Piedmont, S.C., that is expected to be operational by 2027, the company said.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Japan Asks for Exemption From US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Tokyo asked President Donald Trump to exclude Japanese companies from his fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous

AI, Shifting Supply Chains Dominate Discussion at Manifest

Exhibitors and speakers at the annual event presented innovations and shared strategies aimed at helping transportation companies adapt to a changing business environment.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Readies Matching Tariffs on Trade Partners

President Donald Trump plans to sign an order as soon as Feb. 12 that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Inflation Rose 3% in January on Sticky Price Pressures

Inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas, and used cars rose, a trend that will likely underscore the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay any further interest rate cuts.

February 12, 2025
Business, Logistics

ATRI: I-95 in Fort Lee, N.J., Still Worst Truck Bottleneck

ATRI's analysis, based on an extensive database of freight truck GPS data, uses several customized software applications and analysis methods, along with data from trucking operations.

February 12, 2025
Business

What's That? Driver Turnover

In the trucking industry, driver turnover, often called “churn” in the industry, refers to the rate at which truck drivers leave their jobs and are replaced by new drivers.

February 11, 2025