A Maine man is being prosecuted for allegedly operating an unlicensed CDL training school and taking $28,100 from people seeking entry-level driver training.
March 31, 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.
Gas Prices Surpass $4 a Gallon, the Highest Since 2022
The last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
March 31, 2026AXN Expands Kentucky Trailer Axle, Suspension Plant
Trailer axle, suspension and subframe manufacturer AXN Automotive Systems opened an expansion of its Louisville, Ky., facility March 26.
March 31, 2026Stocks Rise After Oil Prices Slow Their Spike
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 0.3% to $107.10. Benchmark U.S. crude slipped 0.3%.
March 31, 2026Toyota Set to Join Daimler, Volvo in Cellcentric Hydrogen JV
The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota’s intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.
March 31, 2026Rivian E-Bike Spinoff Lands $1 Billion Valuation
The e-bike spinoff, called Also, has struck a partnership with DoorDash to work on autonomous deliveries.
March 31, 2026Trump-Xi Summit on Track Even as Iran War Drags On
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said preparations for President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are on track.
March 31, 2026Unilever to Freeze Hiring as War Drives Up Shipping Costs
The move comes as Unilever agreed to combine its food business with spice maker McCormick in a $44.8 billion deal.
March 31, 2026Perspective: Striking the Right Buy-Lease Balance
What’s the smartest strategy for financing truck fleets in a turbulent economy — buy or lease? The answer is often “both," writes TEL's Brandon Lairsen.
March 31, 2026Airport Waits Ease After TSA Officers Receive Back Pay
Airport wait times in Houston and Atlanta have eased after Transportation Security Administration officers received most of their missed pay.
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