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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.

GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Japan, Taiwan Change Parcel Delivery Rules to US

The U.S. revoked its tariff exemption on lower-value packages from across the world, starting Aug. 29.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Takes Steps to Hit India With 50% Tariff

President Donald Trump announced plans earlier this month to double tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% over its purchases of Russian oil.

August 26, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Mack Begins Pioneer Tractor Production at Macungie Plant

Mack hopes the Pioneer 鈥 with a more aerodynamic shape than its predecessor, the Anthem 鈥 will help revitalize the company's fortunes in the longhaul segment of the truck market.

August 26, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Randy Marten to Return as Marten Transport CEO

Marten will succeed current CEO Timothy Kohl, who is retiring Sept. 30, the Mondovi, Wis.-based carrier said.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trump Threatens 3 States Over English Enforcement for Drivers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the states will lose money from the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program if they don鈥檛 comply with the rules within 30 days.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Florida Launches Immigration Checks at Weigh Stations

鈥淚f you come through these inspection stations and you are an illegal or breaking the law you will be handed over to our local or federal law enforcement partners,鈥 a Florida official said.

August 25, 2025
BusinessFuel

BP Refinery Shutdown Fuels Midwest Gas Price Surge

An outage at the largest inland U.S. refinery has raised gasoline prices in the Midwest ahead of the Labor Day holiday, the final major travel weekend of the country鈥檚 peak driving season.

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Canada鈥檚 LeBlanc Will Head to Washington for Trade Talks

鈥淲e are looking, I hope, for an agreement that will put us in a better position than we are right now,鈥 Dominic LeBlanc said Aug. 25 in a French-language radio interview.

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

US, South Korea Eye Closer Ties on Security, Shipbuilding

Still, President Trump indicated that the agreement for a 15% tariff on South Korean imports would likely stick as is, despite Seoul鈥檚 efforts to secure better terms.聽

August 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

US Agency Proposes Including Copper in Critical Minerals

The Trump administration has made the revival of U.S. metals and minerals production a key priority with a focus on copper, which is used in transportation.

August 25, 2025