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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.

Business, Equipment

Ford Suspends 2025 Outlook Amid Trump Tariff Strain

The automaker expects the duties to reduce 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes by about $1.5 billion on a net basis this year.

May 5, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck

The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.

May 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian to Build $120 Million Supplier Park in Illinois

The 1.2 million-square-foot park in Normal will allow the electric-vehicle maker to increase production at its plant in 2026, when it starts building its R2 model, said CEO RJ Scaringe.

May 5, 2025
Business, Technology

Automation: UPS in Talks With Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots

UPS is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant’s network. Exact functions that Figure's humanoids would handle remain unclear.   

May 5, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Top 100

Beef Losses Deepen as Tyson Battles Cattle Crunch

The company's shares slumped the most since 2023 as investors shrugged off stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings to focus on deepening losses at its beef business.

May 5, 2025
Business, Equipment

ATRI: Repeal of Truck Excise Tax Would Cut Costs

A repeal of the 12% federal truck excise tax for new trucks would not only cut costs for truckers, it could benefit the environment and safety, according to new research by the American Transportation Research Institute.

May 5, 2025
Business, Fuel

Shell Studies Acquisition of BP, Reports Say

Bloomberg reported that Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, its U.K. rival.

May 5, 2025
Business, Equipment

Ram Brings Back Cheaper US-Made Pickup to Fuel Recovery

Stellantis is bringing a cheaper version of its Michigan-made Ram pickup truck to the U.S. market in a bid to bolster sales and minimize its tariff bill.

May 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tiny Logistics Firm’s Shares Surge on Plan to Buy Trump Coin

Freight Technologies of Houston announced it will hold President Donald Trump’s memecoin as a treasury asset, fueling its blistering stock rally.

May 5, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Throws ‘Bombshell to the Oil Market’

OPEC+ agreed to surge output again in June, as the group’s leaders continue an accelerated revival of supply aimed at punishing overproducing members that has sent crude prices plunging.

May 5, 2025