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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.
Freight Groups Draw Policy Road Map for Congress
Freight groups have argued for a set of priorities for federal policymakers and the White House to consider as part of a bipartisan transportation agenda over the next two years.
August 29, 2025South Africa Halts Parcels to US Over Trump Tariffs
The announcement follows similar decisions by other national postal services that have suspended their shipping services to the U.S., including Japan, Britain and Australia.
August 29, 2025Caterpillar Says It Will Take $1.8 Billion Hit on Tariffs
The main reason the company revised its outlook is the section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, an analyst says.
August 29, 2025Oregon Could Join Hawaii in Mandating Per-Mile Fees for EVs
Hawaii was the first state to create a mandatory road usage charge program to make up for decreases in fuel tax revenue due to the growing number of electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient cars.
August 29, 2025From Black Smoke to Broken Budgets
Fleets arenāt losing the emissions battle because of enginesātheyāre losing it to downtime. This whitepaper exposes why DPF ācleaningā drains budgets, and how validated restoration delivers uptime, sustainability, and ROI at scaleāproven across 17,000 buses in real-world operation.
August 29, 2025Guide To Protecting Your Shop From Fraud
Protect your repair shopās profits and reputationādownload this free guide to spot, prevent, and combat fraud before it costs you. Learn essential tips for keeping your operations secure and your customersā trust intact.
August 29, 2025Reduce Waste and Costs with Advanced Cold Chain Management
Protect your bottom line and reputation. Our new ebook, "The Ultimate Guide to Cold Chain Logistics," offers insights and strategies to help you secure your temperature-sensitive goods and optimize fleet operations.
August 29, 2025De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends, Roiling E-Commerce
Now small parcels that used to let inexpensive items flow easily from across the rest of the globe will get hit with a tariff and customs forms, too.
August 29, 2025Former āWhat the Truck?!?ā Host Sues FreightWaves Parent
Timothy Dooner is suing Firecrown Media, claiming wrongful termination, unpaid bonuses, disputed noncompete agreement and destruction of personal property.
August 28, 2025Used Truck Sales and Prices Increase in July
Average retail sale price increased 11.5% year over year to $62,254 from $55,819 and 2.3% sequentially from $60,830, according to ACT Research.
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