Not only are the capital expenditures eating into Amazon’s free cash flow, but market pros are growing impatient about when they’ll pay off in dramatic fashion.Â
March 2, 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.
Supertanker Rates Surge as Hormuz Traffic Slows
Runaway freight is one of the most tangible market responses to a conflict that began on Feb. 28 and culminated with the vital Strait of Hormuz choke point all-but closing to tanker traffic.
March 2, 2026Truck Cabs Adopt Larger Displays To Boost ADAS Integration
Innovations in the technology underlying the in-cab features of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles have progressed in parallel to those employed in cars and light-duty vehicles.
March 2, 2026Perspective: Building a Safety-First Truck Fleet Culture
Safety is often framed around regulations, inspections and compliance scores. These are essential, but they rarely tell the full story, writes Aidyn Kanagat, founder of carrier Grad Group.
March 2, 2026How Connected Trucks Are Rewriting Breakdown Management
Learn how connected truck data accelerates triage and why mapping technician capacity is critical to overcoming the industry-wide shortage of shop bays, technicians and parts.
March 1, 2026In-House, Outsourced, or Hybrid? A Decision Guide for Fleets
Deciding between an in-house, outsourced, or hybrid model for your maintenance operations? Download this free guide to debunk the top 7 maintenance myths and learn why capability, not just cost, should drive your fleet strategy.
March 1, 20265 Case Studies: Profitability Gains With Optimal Dynamics
In trucking, every mile, every minute, and every decision counts. But most load planning and dispatch teams are still forced to rely on manual processes and siloed systems that can’t keep up. This ebook shares what changes when fleets put Optimal Dynamics' Transportation Decision System (TDS) to work across planning and execution — turning day-to-day decision-making into an autonomous scalable advantage.
March 1, 2026Fleet IoT Expansion Brings New Cost Pressures
From tractors and trailers to containers, everything is getting connected. This report breaks down what that means for transport operators in 2026 and beyond, including how to keep vehicles tracked, data flowing, costs controlled, and compliance intact across borders and networks.
March 1, 2026Valenzuela Earns 2025 Top Recruiting Professional Award
Tommy Valenzuela, director of recruiting at Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, was named the 2025 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year.
February 27, 2026FedEx Hit With Suit Over Tariff and Brokerage Fees
Thousands of companies are angling for refunds on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, many of which were ruled unconstitutional Feb. 20. Now some retail customers are joining the scrum.
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