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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.
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.
Tesla Cybertruck Head Exits, Adding to Executive Turnover
Siddhant Awasthi 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 this year as tariffs and shifting trade policies have altered international freight flows.
A New Era For Global Freight
Global freight flows have entered a period of transformation as the U.S.-led trade war and other policy changes have upended the business landscape for international shipping.
About Us: Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies is a listing of the largest package, truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.
Oklahoma, ICE Launch Second I-40 CDL Crackdown
“To lawfully operate a commercial motor vehicle in Oklahoma, you must be here legally and you must be able to understand English," Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a Nov. 4 statement.
N.Y., N.J. Grant Key Permits for Williams Gas Pipeline
New York and New Jersey granted crucial permits for a long-stalled Williams Cos. pipeline project that would bring more natural gas to the New York City area from Pennsylvania.
Trump Asks Justice Department to Probe Meatpacker Prices
President Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing them of driving up the price of beef through collusion and other means.
Fleets Grow More Confident About RNG Powertrains
J.B. Hunt has 200 compressed natural gas trucks, most of which have 12-liter engines. Over the past 12 months, the carrier introduced 15-liter RNG engines to its fleet.
Forward Air Q3 Revenue Slips as Overhaul Continues
The Tennessee-based ground transportation and logistics services provider posted a net loss of $23.8 million, or negative 52 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.
China Trade Pact ‘Ambiguity’ Leaves US Tractor Makers in Limbo
It’s unclear if the next few months will mark a turning point for the struggling farm machinery sector, with minimal details on the U.S.-China trade deal for manufacturers.
China to Resume Nexperia Chip Exports, Dutch Leader Says
Dutch PM Dick Schoof said China agreed to resume deliveries of Nexperia chips from plants in the country, signaling a possible breakthrough in a clash that risked disrupting auto production.
Illinois Lawmakers Approve 30% Truck Toll Hike
The truck toll increases would start in 2027, with scheduled increases after that. But Matt Hart, executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association, intends to continue fighting.
North American Softness Drags on Daimler Truck Earnings
Daimler Truck North America orders in the most recent quarter totaled 26,168 trucks and buses, down 29% year over year from 36,794 vehicles, but nearly double Q2’s 13,842 total.