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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

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Performance Food Adds Activist Investor Amid Takeover Talks

Scott Ferguson, founder of Sachem Head Capital Management, is joining the Performance Food board as talks with US Foods continue.

September 24, 2025
BusinessLogistics

August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023

"While I’d like to predict a strong rebound in freight levels through the upcoming holidays, I can’t," says American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.

September 24, 2025
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Amazon Jury Trial Over FTC’s Prime Cancellation Claims Opens

Amazon.com squared off in court against the FTC over allegations that the company duped customers into signing up for the Prime subscription service and then made it too hard to cancel.

September 23, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Mazda and Toyota Expand Auto Operations Through Jaxport

Both operations will run through the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, where Enstructure Auto Logistics signed a long-term lease last year to expand its auto-handling capacity.

September 23, 2025
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ATA Applauds Sponsors of Veterans’ Access to CDL Bill

Through ATA’s Trucking Cares Foundation, two senators and two congressmen were honored for their roles in the passage of the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023.

September 23, 2025
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Biggest Rail Union Endorses Union Pacific Acquisition

Others are still skeptical of Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern.

September 23, 2025
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Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler

Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.

September 23, 2025
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Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada

The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers

Amazon.com exercised “overwhelming control†over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren’t its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.

September 23, 2025
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Trial to Start Examining Amazon's Prime Sign-Up Process

A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service.

September 22, 2025