General News
China Renews Soybean Imports From US Suppliers
The decision follows the meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, a summit that produced a trade truce that set China back on the path to buying American farm goods again.
Honda's Profit Slips as Trump's Tariffs Take Toll
Honda lowered its profit projection for the fiscal year through March 2026 to $2 billion, which would be a decline of 64% from the year before.
First Brands Says It Needs $600 Million or ‘It’s Game Over’
The request, made during a Nov. 6 court hearing in Houston, represents the rest of the $1.1 billion financing being offered by a group of First Brands lenders.
Airlines Cut Flights, With More Cancellations Into Next Week
Airlines across the U.S. began canceling flights as the longest government shutdown in history snarls up air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans.
Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash Climbs to 13
The casualties are believed to include Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond, UPS said in a statement.
RXO Navigates Choppy Market Toward Q3 Revenue Gain
RXO experienced an increase in revenue and earnings even in the midst of navigating ongoing market challenges during the third quarter of 2025, the company reported Nov. 6.
Flight Cancellations Ramp Up as Airlines Comply With FAA Order
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Nov. 6 due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Nov. 7.
Elevated Cargo Theft Landscape Settles Into New Normal
“We’re just about flat, which tells us, we’re leveling off and we’re starting to live in that new norm,” says Scott Cornell, a crime and theft specialist at Travelers.
Trump Plans 1-Year Pause on Port Crane Duties, China Ship Fees
The U.S. is pushing forward on President Trump’s pledge to pause penalties aimed at China’s shipbuilding industry, a key concession in his interim trade pact with counterpart Xi Jinping.
US Holiday Spending Projected to Eclipse $1 Trillion in 2025
Holiday spending will surpass $1 trillion this year and set a record despite consumer caution, according to a forecast by the National Retail Federation.
AscendTMS Partners With Highway on Carrier ID
Through this partnership, freight brokers gain access to Highway’s Carrier Identity Engine, load protection and real-time monitoring directly in AscendTMS at exclusive pricing.
Ford Might Cancel Electric F-150 Pickup Truck, WSJ Reports
Ford is considering scrapping the electric version of its F-150 pickup truck, known as the F-150 Lightning, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
House Chairman Wants Highway Bill That Looks to Technology
Rep. Sam Graves said he intends to advance a surface transportation measure that recognizes emerging technologies while prioritizing long-standing infrastructure networks.
Trucking Grows More Confident About Freight Market Upturn
Data provided to Transport Topics shows an acceleration in carrier capacity exits, and observers see a number of macroeconomic dominoes starting to fall into place.
ArcBest Q3 Profit Slumps 61% on Rising Costs, Softer Demand
The carrier reported Q3 revenue totaling $1.05 billion, compared with $1.06 billion in the prior-year period. However, operating expenses jumped 7% to $993.5 million from $928.1 million.
Indiana to Expand Commercial Vehicle Enforcement With ICE
“The safety of our state is our top priority, and we’ll keep working with our federal partners to keep Hoosiers — and Americans — safe,” Gov. Mike Braun said.
DTNA’s Detroit Unveils Lighter DT12-VL Transmission
DTNA unit Detroit has introduced the DT12-VL, an automated manual transmission designed to boost payload capacity and off-road performance for heavy-duty vocational trucks.
Most Major US Airports Are Among 40 Targeted for Flight Cuts
Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Nov. 7 due to the government shutdown.
DOT Sets Sights on CDL Mills After Safety Audit Findings
“We are going to take a hard look at those individuals and there will be serious consequences for them,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of lax driver training schools.
Tesla Co-Founder's Battery Recycling Plant Starts Production
JB Straubel's Redwood Materials has begun operations at a $3.5 billion factory in South Carolina that will supply badly needed critical materials.