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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.

Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, TCA

DHL Partially Suspends US Parcel Deliveries

The Germany-based logistics company DHL will no longer deliver parcels worth more than $800 to private individuals in North America with immediate effect.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business

China Warns Countries on Trade Deals With US

China on April 21 warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment.

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology

Tech Vendors Roll Out AI Features at TIA

With a focus on AI and workflow automation, transportation tech developers introduced a variety of software products and services for 3PL operations at the TIA 2025 Capital Ideas Conference.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

USDOT Reverses Guidance on ‘Road Diets’ for Traffic Safety

Under the Trump administration, criteria for an upcoming round of road safety grants say projects aimed at “reducing lane capacity†should be considered “less favorably.â€Â 

April 21, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Analytics Provide Hidden Gains for Tire Management

The data-driven approach has found its way into one of the more underappreciated aspects of trucking literally where the rubber meets the road: tires.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Carriers Cut Head Count Due to Tariff War

Eight percent of Canadian carriers have already cut head count as a result of the introduction of tariffs by the Trump administration in recent weeks.

April 20, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterbilt Emphasizes Flexibility to Navigate Fluid Conditions

Truck maker Peterbilt Motors Co. is relying on its flexibility as the OEM traverses a market facing increasingly uncertain conditions.

April 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Waymo Wants to Expand Robotaxi Service South of San Francisco

Waymo is seeking California’s permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

April 18, 2025
Business, Equipment

Hertz Wins Over Ackman in Bet Tariffs Will Raise Value of Cars

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management has amassed a nearly 20% stake in Hertz in a bet on the rental car company’s turnaround plan and that tariffs will boost the value of its vehicles.

April 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Torc Begins Testing on Key Laredo-Dallas Lane

°®¶¹´«Ã½ began testing its autonomous trucks on what is expected to be the Daimler Truck subsidiary’s first driverless freight lane between Laredo and Dallas, the parent company said.

April 18, 2025