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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.

GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers

Amazon.com exercised 鈥渙verwhelming control鈥 over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren鈥檛 its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices

Soybean oil futures fell to the lowest in more than three months as Argentina moved to temporarily scrap export tariffs on the country鈥檚 crop cargoes, adding pressure to U.S. soy prices.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Trial to Start Examining Amazon's Prime Sign-Up Process

A federal trial beginning in Amazon鈥檚 hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service.

September 22, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Auto Parts Maker First Brands Mulls Bankruptcy

Auto parts maker First Brands Group is discussing options with its creditors for restructuring its $6 billion debt load that include a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

September 22, 2025
BusinessTechnology

The Route to Successful Last-Mile Fleet Operations

Learn how to balance customer demands and fleet profitability with our ebook, "Elevating Customer Service." Discover how route optimization can lead to 41% cost savings and a 1,226% ROI. Reduce driver hours by 8% and cut missed time windows by 50%. Download your copy now.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Blocks US Steel Plan to Stop Processing at Plant

The White House said the president would exercise his 鈥済olden share鈥 power that was a key element in the administration鈥檚 decision to allow Nippon Steel to buy out U.S. Steel.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Lawmakers Call for Fair Market Access in Rare China Visit

The trip may contribute to stabilizing ties ahead of a possible meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea next month.

September 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

As Supply Chain Volatility Rises, 4PLs Prove Strategic

The role of a 4PL typically has been that of a 鈥渢rusted adviser" that聽manages a customer鈥檚 entire supply chain at a single point of contact.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks

With President Donald Trump鈥檚 tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Duffy Raises DEI Contract, Cost Concerns for Baltimore Bridge

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is raising concerns about Maryland鈥檚 oversight in replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge and increasing costs for the federally funded project.

September 22, 2025