The trucking industry is asking lawmakers to center the next surface transportation bill on the National Highway System, parking and the federal excise tax.
March 19, 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.
Zenobe Energy Buys Fleet Electrification Firm Revolv
The acquisition enables Zenobe to immediately serve more than 100 electric trucks in California, with more projects underway.
March 19, 2026Daimler CFO Says Signals Point to a Market Turnaround
鈥淭he probability of increasing pricing slightly or potentially increasing tariff surcharges over the year has increased,鈥 said Eva Scherer, Daimler Truck CFO.
March 19, 2026Global Trade to Slow on Opposing Forces of Energy Surge, AI
The volume of goods trade is forecast to rise by 1.9%, markedly weaker than a 4.6% jump in 2025 that was partially attributed to AI.
March 19, 2026Cosco Shipping Warns of Uncertainties as Iran War Escalates
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are amplifying volatility in global supply chains, Cosco said.
March 19, 2026MSC Buys Stake in South Korean Tanker Giant Sinokor
Sinokor has been聽snapping up聽very large crude carriers, giving it unprecedented control over a big share of the global fleet.
March 19, 2026Uber to Invest Up to $1.25 Billion in Rivian in Robotaxi Bet
Uber or its fleet partners will buy 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis and make them available on the Uber app starting in San Francisco and Miami in 2028.
March 19, 2026NHTSA Escalates Safety Probe of Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving'
The move heightens scrutiny of technology that underpins Tesla鈥檚 future ambitions around autonomous driving and robotaxi operations.
March 19, 2026Brent Crude Hits $119 as Iran Attacks Key Energy Facilities
The attacks added to fears the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz may cause lasting damage to oil and gas production.
March 19, 2026Clarience Companies Unveil Latest Innovations at TMC
Representatives from Truck-Lite, Pressure Systems International, Road Ready, Davco Technology and Rear View Safety introduced their latest innovations.
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