First Brands Group is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week and is looking to secure a loan of at least $1 billion to keep the business running, according to sources.
September 25, 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.
US Steel Approves $300 Million in Nippon Steel Spending
U.S. Steel approved a $300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an $11 billion commitment by Nippon Steel after its takeover of the steelmaker earlier this year.
September 24, 2025DOT Seeks Industry Input on Cargo Theft Risks
The Department of Transportation is casting a wide net for stakeholder suggestions about how to deter thieves acting on impulse and organized criminals from stealing cargo.
September 24, 2025VTNA Offers Free Load Board to Customers
Any carrier that has a Load Finder account can connect all its trucks via its electronic logging device, VTNA Product Marketing Manager Madeline Sullivan told Transport Topics.
September 24, 2025US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics
The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.
September 24, 2025US Shale Bosses Say Industry Is 鈥楤roken鈥
A commenter in a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas energy survey wrote: 鈥淲hat was once the world鈥檚 most dynamic energy engine has been gutted by political hostility and economic ignorance.鈥
September 24, 2025US Lowers Tariffs on EU Autos to 15%
The move聽cements the terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck this summer.
September 24, 2025Zoox Seeks NHTSA Approval for Driverless Car Deployment
The exemption Zoox is seeking would allow the company to operate as many as 2,500 self-driving cars on U.S. roads.
September 24, 20252025 CX Trends in the Supply Chain
Navigate the future of CX with this data-driven report. Discover strategies to boost ROI, refine strategic decisions, and manage rising customer expectations. Explore innovation, challenges, and the critical balance between technology and human expertise, including the impact of 24/7 support on retention and cost control.鈥
September 24, 2025NHTSA Investigates Rivian Delivery Vans Over Seat Belts
In multiple instances, the steel braided cable connecting the belt to the seat frame has frayed or broken.
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