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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.

Business, Logistics

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, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News

FedEx 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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2024
Business, Technology

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, 2024
Business, Logistics

Economic 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, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House 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.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

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.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 4, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

EV Charging Firm Ideanomics Files for Bankruptcy

Ideanomics, which owns technology used to charge electric buses and other commercial vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy.

Jonathan Randles | Bloomberg News
December 4, 2024
Government, Business

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.

December 4, 2024
Business, Equipment

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.

December 4, 2024
Government, Business

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.

Alicia Diaz | Bloomberg News
December 4, 2024