After a 2.9% gain in 2024, global goods trade will increase by 0.9% this year, the Geneva-based trade body said in a report Aug. 8.
August 8, 2025Trucking 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.
Tariffs Are Starting to Squeeze Profits for Farmers
Deliveries of key nutrients to the U.S. have plunged, machinery prices are climbing and crop buyers are limiting purchases amid mounting uncertainty.
August 8, 2025RXO Reports 53% Revenue Jump in Q2
RXO's revenue increased 52.6% in the second quarter despite the prolonged soft freight environment, but the company also reported a net loss of $9 million.
August 8, 2025Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation
Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.
August 8, 2025US Refiners to Profit as Heavy Oil Output Rebounds
The ability to buy heavy crude at cheap prices is set to improve in the second half of the year as Canadian and Middle Eastern production rebounds.
August 8, 2025Building a Preventative Maintenance Program that Pays Off
Tired of surprise breakdowns? You鈥檙e not alone. See how real fleets turned it around in our customer case study. Get a sneak peek鈥攑lus a step-by-step guide to building a PM program that saves time, money and time.
August 8, 2025Hyroad Energy to Buy Nikola鈥檚 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, IP
Hyroad Energy will buy much of bankrupt truck manufacturer Nikola鈥檚 remaining physical assets and all its intellectual property for $3.85 million.
August 8, 2025Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort
Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.
August 8, 2025GM鈥檚 Chevrolet Bolt Will Source Batteries From China's CATL
鈥淭o stay competitive, GM will temporarily source these packs from similar suppliers to power our most affordable EV model,鈥 the company said in a statement.
August 7, 2025US Foods Calls for Talks After Performance Food Snubs Merger
鈥淥ur ask of PFG is to simply work together to further understand the merits and opportunities of a potential combination,鈥 US Foods聽CEO Dave Flitman said.
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