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FAA Grounds MD-11 Jets After Deadly UPS Crash

UPS and FedEx said Nov. 7 that they were grounding their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11s “out of an abundance of caution." The planes make up about 9% and 4% of their fleets, respectively.

November 10, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyPerspective

Perspective: Helping Contract Drivers With Insurance Claims

The right support can play a critical role in helping independent contractors recover financially when they are involved in a crash through no fault of their own, writes attorney Kelsea Eckert.

November 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Trump Promises Bonuses for FAA Controllers Working Unpaid

Flight delays have raised pressure on lawmakers to bring an end to the spending fight, and the government has mandated restrictions on travel at key hubs across the country.

November 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Tesla Cybertruck Head Exits, Adding to Executive Turnover

Siddhant Awasthi's decision follows a string of executive exits at Tesla, which has grappled with lukewarm consumer demand and the loss of U.S. incentives while pursuing new business lines.

November 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

US Import Slowdown Signals Possible ‘Goods Recession’

President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January kicked off a roller coaster year for manufacturers, retailers and other U.S. industries dependent on goods from abroad.

November 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

FAA Staff Shortages and Chicago Snow Add to Flight Gridlock

The U.S. shutdown means air traffic controllers are about to miss their second paycheck. This past weekend, the FAA posted notices of large areas of airports or airspace that faced delays.

November 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Democrats Blink on Health Care, Move to End Long Shutdown

A group of eight Democrats broke with the rest of their party — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — to vote with Republicans to advance a bill to reopen the government.

November 10, 2025
Top 50

Map: Where They Are

Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2025 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.

November 10, 2025
BusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

North America’s Busiest Sea, Airports in 2024

Transport Topics’ updated lists of the busiest container ports and cargo airports in North America provide a fresh look at the continent’s most important hubs for ocean and air cargo.

November 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

Top 50 Global Freight Companies Persevere Amid Trade Shift

The world’s largest transportation and logistics providers have been operating in a highly volatile business environment as tariffs and shifting trade policies have altered international freight flows.

November 10, 2025

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