U.S. port activity experienced a December slowdown, closing out what began as an especially busy year. The Port of Los Angeles 鈥 the nation's busiest 鈥 saw volume decline 14% from 2024.
February 4, 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.
First Brands Founder Uses Hamptons 91视频 for $50 Million Bond
Founder Patrick James awaits trial on fraud charges stemming from the multibillion-dollar collapse of his auto parts supply business. He also must deposit $5 million in cash.
February 4, 2026Ford in Talks With Geely on Sharing Factories in Europe
Sharing Ford's facility in Valencia, Spain, could allow Geely to avoid paying European tariffs on imports of made-in-China EVs, and boost output at a plant Ford has underutilized.
February 4, 2026CK Hutchison Seeks Damages Via Arbitration on Panama Ports
The Hong Kong-based conglomerate said in a separate stock exchange filing that it will 鈥渧igorously pursue鈥 the case under the rules of the聽International Chamber of Commerce.
February 4, 2026International to Lay Off 300 Staff Due to Weak Truck Demand
Demand for trucks did not improve as 2025 progressed and what carrier executives have characterized as the longest North American freight market downturn in a half-century continued.
February 4, 2026Uber Names New CFO for Robotaxi Future
New CFO聽Balaji Krishnamurthy has been with Uber for more than six years and is currently vice president of strategic finance and investor relations.聽Uber has agreed to purchase fleets of robotaxis.
February 4, 2026Shipping Firms Face Tough 2026 as Reopening of Red Sea Looms
Supply continues to expand at a record pace, with a projected 36% surge in new vessel capacity from 2023 to 2027. On the flip side, demand for container shipping is expected to contract 1.1% in 2026.
February 4, 2026Landstar Reports 3% Revenue Slip Amid Weak Market in Q4
Landstar System Inc.鈥檚 revenue and earnings declined as market challenges continued in the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported Jan. 28.
February 4, 2026Truck Parking to Officially Receive $200M as Shutdown Ends
Access to parking for the nation鈥檚 commercial drivers will increase because of recent legislation Congress and President Donald Trump approved Feb. 3.
February 3, 2026Heartland Express Q4 Loss Widens on Fleet Merger Charge
As a result of the impairment charge and lower revenue from the ongoing freight rate recession, Heartland鈥檚 operating ratio spiked to 112.7. OR without the impairment charge was 101.6.
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