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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.

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Nations Grow Restless Waiting for Trump’s Tariff Rollbacks

Frustration and economic losses like those in the U.K. are growing in Japan, the European Union and South Korea.

August 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Peterbilt 567 Adds Front Frame Mounting Package

The provisions add front frame equipment mounting points intended to simplify configuration and give body builders more flexibility across vocational applications.

August 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

NMFTA Debuts Freight Charges API Standard

NMFTA'S Digital LTL Council has launched a new API to give shippers, carriers and third-party logistics providers real-time visibility into freight bill changes.

August 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Fatal Blast at US Steel Plant Raises Questions About Future

Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel acquired the company in June, and vowed that steelmaking would continue in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley. 

August 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

Lazer Logistics Expands in Chicago and Dallas Markets

The three acquired companies have operated since 2004 and served customers across two of the country’s most competitive logistics hubs. All will operate under Lazer's umbrella.

August 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Republicans Seek to End USPS Commitment to EV Fleet

Efforts to halt the fleet’s shift to clean energy continue in the name of cost savings. But the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association says canceling the program will squander millions. 

August 18, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Leaders of Canada, Mexico to Meet Amid Strained US Ties

Canadian PM Mark Carney is expected to meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss reinforcing supply chains and key infrastructure to grow bilateral trade.

August 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Cleveland-Cliffs Signs Steel Pacts With US Automakers

General Motors is one of the carmakers to agree to a multiyear pact.

August 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

60 Seconds: How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence

In a time of unpredictable tariffs and changing international trade policies, shippers and warehouse operators have been dealing with an uncertain business environment, supply chain upheaval, and shifting inventory levels and purchasing practices.

August 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Industrial Output Dips as Factories Grapple With Weak Demand

Manufacturing output, which accounts for three-fourths of total industrial production, was unchanged after an upward revision to June. Mining and utility output both declined.

August 15, 2025