Aurora Innovation is putting a human back in front of the wheel of big rigs operating in Texas, reversing course less than three weeks after the company began commercial autonomous service.
May 16, 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.
Walmart Names Company Veteran to Manage International Growth
Walmart selected a company veteran to fill a newly created role that aims to spark international growth, as the world鈥檚 largest retailer looks to bolster its overseas operations.
May 16, 2025DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment to Beef Up US E-Commerce Division
The acquisition of Plainfield, Ind.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS is intended to boost DHL鈥檚 reach among small and midsize customers.
May 16, 2025DAT Buys Invoice Payment Specialist Outgo
In DAT鈥檚 second acquisition in six months, the Beaverton, Ore.-based company added automated invoice payment to the truckload freight marketplace and research group鈥檚 product suite.
May 16, 2025Court Approves Sale of Seven Additional Ex-Yellow Terminals
The court overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings of Yellow approved the sale of a further seven terminals, according to a filing.
May 16, 2025Oregon Delays Enforcement of Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
Oregon will delay enforcing a rule that requires truck makers to increase electric truck sales in light of industry difficulties and threatened federal funding cuts.
May 16, 2025UN Forecasts Slower Global Economic Growth
The United Nations on May 15 forecast slower global economic growth this year and next, pointing to the impact of the surge in U.S. tariffs and increasing trade tensions.
May 16, 2025Tariff Truce Boosts Global Shippers
Importers rushing to ship Chinese goods to the U.S. using a short reprieve from paralyzing tariffs could provide a much-needed boost to global freighters including Maersk and Cosco.
May 16, 2025Quebec Investors to Acquire Bankrupt Lion Electric
An investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of bankrupt Lion Electric, offering new capital to keep the electric bus and truck maker alive.
May 16, 2025CVS Bids for Rite Aid Stores in Pacific Northwest
CVS Health is trying to buy stores and patient data from Rite Aid, the beleaguered pharmacy chain that is going out of business after filing for bankruptcy a second time earlier this month.
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