President聽Donald Trump聽said late Oct. 23 that he was ending 鈥渁ll trade negotiations鈥 with Canada because of a聽television ad聽in that country opposing U.S. tariffs.
October 24, 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.
Isaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety
Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22.
October 23, 2025Ford Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Hit From Aluminum Plant Fire
Ford expects a profit hit of as much as $2 billion after a devastating fire at a key supplier of aluminum for its top-selling F-150 pickup truck, overshadowing solid Q3 financial results.
October 23, 2025September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months
ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability聽and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.
October 23, 2025Gas Prices Could Rise After US, EU Sanction Russian Oil Firms
Oil prices spiked after the U.S. announced new sanctions on Russia's oil industry聽in an attempt to get President聽Vladimir Putin聽to the negotiating table and end Moscow鈥檚 brutal war on Ukraine.
October 23, 2025Cargill Taps AI to Get More Meat Off Bone as Cattle Herd Dives
Cargill is turning to artificial intelligence to ensure it gets more beef from its processing plants as the U.S. cattle herd dwindles to the lowest level in seven decades.
October 23, 20252 More States Respond to FMCSA鈥檚 ELP Mandate
New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.
October 23, 2025GOP Transportation Leaders Criticize Shutdown
The GOP caucus has blamed Democrats for the impasse. Democrats oppose funding legislation that lacks provisions designed to extend federal subsidies for some health care coverage premiums.聽
October 23, 2025Trump, Xi to Meet Oct. 30 at APEC Summit, White House Says
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Oct. 30 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the White House announced.
October 23, 2025Mother Nature Doesn鈥檛 Give Warnings
Program Aied: October 23, 2 p.m. ET聽Discover how fleets stay safe and on schedule when mother nature presents extreme conditions. Experts from Stevens Transport, the North Carolina DOT, and Fleetworthy share how tools and resources help fleets reduce risk, prevent delays, and protect drivers in severe weather.
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