The decision is a blow to the ambitions of Steel Dynamics as it seeks to benefit from steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration to shield U.S. producers.
January 7, 2026Trucking Business News
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.
Trump: US to Get 30M to 50M Barrels of Oil From Venezuela
The White House is organizing a meeting Jan. 9 with U.S. oil company executives to discuss Venezuela. Representatives of Exxon, Chevron and ConocoPhillips are expected to attend.
January 7, 2026Ryder Acquires Georgia鈥檚 Truck Service Depot
Ryder System acquired Georgia mobile truck and trailer maintenance specialist Truck Service Depot on Jan. 6 for an undisclosed sum, the company said.
January 7, 2026Mobileye to Acquire Humanoid Robot Maker Mentee for $900M
Self-driving car systems company Mobileye Global is acquiring Israeli startup Mentee Robotics in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $900 million, as it looks to develop humanoid robots.
January 6, 2026Transport Stocks Jump to Record High on Economic Optimism
U.S. transportation stocks closed at a record level Jan. 6, capping off a rebound fueled by prospects of strong economic growth this year.聽
January 6, 2026Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking
"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.
January 6, 202611 Chevron Oil Tankers to Receive Deliveries in Venezuela
A small fleet of ships booked by Chevron is sailing to Venezuela as the company emerges as the only exporter of the country鈥檚 oil following the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces.
January 6, 2026DOT Awards $118M in Commercial Vehicle Transportation Grants
The FY25 annual grants are allocated through a competitive process for states. In this round, $71.6 million was dedicated to 鈥淗igh Priority鈥 grants for CMVs and innovative technology deployment.
January 6, 2026Ford Picks Precision Vehicle Solutions for Kentucky Logistics
Ford selected Precision Vehicle Solutions to manage finished vehicle logistics at its Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant,聽one of Ford's highest-volume outbound networks.
January 6, 2026GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies, Narrowing House Majority
LaMalfa was a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and he sought to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on certain commercial vehicles.
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