The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.
November 14, 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.
Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs
Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today鈥檚 predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.
November 14, 2025If Supreme Court Strikes Tariffs, Wall Street Doubts Refunds
Wall Street heavyweights have struck deals with companies that could be eligible for reimbursement if tariffs are ruled unlawful, yet investors are finding the trade can be had for relatively cheap.
November 14, 2025Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs
The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to 鈥渁rticulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.鈥
November 14, 2025Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger
Roughly 99% of both railroads鈥 shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.
November 14, 2025Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets
The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.
November 14, 2025Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters
The聽U.S.聽subsidiary of聽Volkswagen聽is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new聽$2 billion electric vehicle production factory聽in聽Blythewood, S.C.
November 14, 2025Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire in 2026
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who over a decade ushered the big-box behemoth into the internet age, will retire in February. He鈥檒l be replaced by U.S. head John Furner.
November 14, 2025FedEx Places First Order for Harbinger EV Chassis
FedEx spokeswoman聽Savannah Haeger聽said the order represents the first time the shipping company has paired an order in the medium-sized EV chassis space with an investment in the EV truck maker.
November 14, 2025Hill Transportation Leaders Eye Highway Bill
Rep. Sam Graves鈥 T&I committee is expected to resume hearings specific to comprehensive highway legislation that is meant to improve safety and supply chain connectivity.
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