Business
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.
60 Seconds: In-Store Shopping Back In Trend
An accelerated transition toward in-store shopping from ordering online is underway and set to aid the nascent #freight environment recovery, according to observers.
October 1, 2024FedEx Freight’s Jackie Reed Named NTDC 2024 Grand Champion
INDIANAPOLIS — Jackie Reed, a FedEx Freight tank truck driver from Mississippi, outlasted the field to be named grand champion at the 87th National Truck Driving Championships on Aug. 24.
The Road Ahead: 2025 Trucking and Fleet Insights
Program Airs: December 10, 2 p.m. ET Mike Precia, Rob Abbott, and David O’Neal discuss the key findings in Fleetworthy’s exclusive industry report based on a survey of more than 300 fleet operators and independent truckers.
December 10, 2024Economic Outlook for 2025 with ATA's Bob Costello
Over the past two and a half years, the trucking industry has persevered through a freight rate recession amid an oversupply of capacity while also navigating supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. When will freight rates rebound, and how much recovery can we expect?
December 9, 2024House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package
Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.
Torc Robotics Plans Dallas-Fort Worth, Ann Arbor Offices
The company is shutting down its European operations simultaneously, and existing employees in Europe will have to reapply for new jobs.
EV Charging Firm Ideanomics Files for Bankruptcy
Ideanomics, which owns technology used to charge electric buses and other commercial vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy.
Nippon Steel Confident It Can Close Widely Opposed US Deal
Nippon Steel reiterated confidence that its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel Corp. can be completed by year-end, even as the current and incoming presidents oppose the takeover.
Stellantis CFO Vows to Rebuild Trust After Exit of CEO
Stellantis NV is working to rebuild trust with dealers, suppliers, unions and governments after a period of tension under former CEO Carlos Tavares.
Trump Taps Peter Navarro as Trade Counselor
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Peter Navarro as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, elevating him to a role similar to the one he played in the first Trump administration.