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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Federal Reserve Approves First Rate Cut Since December

The central bank鈥檚 focus has shifted quickly from inflation to jobs, as hiring has grounded聽nearly to a halt聽in recent months and unemployment has ticked higher.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

FedEx Freight鈥檚 Sloan Wins TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Crown

FedEx Freight technicians claim the top two spots as well as the team title at the 2025 TMCSuperTech National Skills Competition.

September 17, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop Nearly 30% in August

U.S. medium-duty truck sales continued to trend below the prior year by dropping nearly 30% in August, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Outlook Remains Difficult for Intermodal Logistics

鈥淭o say that we live in interesting times is an understatement,鈥 said Anne Reinke, speaking to Intermodal Expo attendees for the first time as IANA鈥檚 new president and CEO.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft, Waymo to Offer Driverless Rides in Nashville in 2026

Waymo is already an established partner with Lyft rival Uber.

September 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War

The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Japan鈥檚 Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump鈥檚 Tariffs

August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End

The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world鈥檚 most聽prominent聽energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals

The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit

As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.聽

September 16, 2025