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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.

BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Honda Taps US Startup in Self-Driving Software Deal

Honda and Helm.ai will collaborate on producing advanced driver assistance systems for Honda’s vehicles by 2027.

August 20, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Raises Stakes Over Copper Project With CEOs

Rio Tinto Group and BHP Group leaders met with Trump to discuss the Resolution project in Arizona.

August 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Nears Key Decision on Biofuel Waivers for Oil Refiners

EPA could rule as soon as this week on dozens of pending petitions from small oil refineries seeking exemptions from ethanol- and biodiesel-blending obligations from recent years.

August 20, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion

Lowe's and rival °®¶¹´«Ã½ Depot have intensified their focus on professional builders.

August 20, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Chevron to Merge Hess Exploration Team After $53B Deal

Chevron is cutting about 650 Hess jobs after completing its $53 billion takeover last month, but exploration is one area likely to be spared.

August 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Virginia Wins 2 New Logistics Investments

Virginia has secured two new logistics investments, with a North Carolina-based e-commerce fulfillment company establishing a $10 million hub in Pittsylvania County and a wholesale distributor expanding in Norfolk.

August 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Lutnick Says Rail Mergers Could Improve Freight Flow

U.S. rules require rail mergers to show that a deal would serve the public interest and enhance competition, a step beyond merger requirements applied to other industries.

August 19, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Gabrielli Truck Sales Buys Coopersburg and Liberty Kenworth

Gabrielli Truck Sales acquired Coopersburg and Liberty Kenworth, extending its dealership network into Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and South Jersey, the company announced in August.

August 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks

The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.

August 19, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Copper Firms Hike Prices Even After Trump Tariff Reprieve

Southwire and Cerro Wire announced price increases of 5% across a range of copper wire products.

August 19, 2025