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About us: Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies

Sat, 11/07/2026 - 06:00
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies is a listing of the largest package, truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.

Cummins expects final EPA NOx rulemaking in December

3 hours 19 min ago
Cummins expects the EPA to issue a final rulemaking on heavy-duty truck NOx emissions in December, just days before the regulation is scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.

Diesel tax suspensions cut fuel costs in 3 states

4 hours 32 min ago
The tax suspensions temporarily waive or nearly eliminate state levies that normally add as much as 47 cents per gallon to diesel prices.

Transport Topics names Seth Clevenger executive editor

5 hours 6 min ago
An award-winning writer and editor, Clevenger has been a member of TT’s staff since 2011, starting as a reporter before moving into editing and leadership roles.

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year

6 hours 2 min ago
It wasn’t immediately clear from Musk’s post on social media Nov. 6 whether Cybertruck production would be switched to another factory or phased out completely.

Employers add surprising 165,000 jobs in October

6 hours 27 min ago
The jobs report comes three days after voters handed a stunning defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party in midterm elections. 

Oil prices hold as market weighs diplomatic efforts on Iran

6 hours 53 min ago
Brent crude, the international standard, fell a bare 0.1% to $98.28 per barrel. Uncertainty still reigns about when the global energy industry can return to normal.

Amazon adds Uber Eats perk for Prime members

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:37
Amazon said it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services for Prime members in the U.S., adding a restaurant delivery perk to its program.

Justice Department probes packaging firms over box prices

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 14:13
Three of the largest U.S. makers of cardboard products said they received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department as part of a price-fixing investigation.

Oklahoma leads 15-state truck driver enforcement operation

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 12:15
A 15-state enforcement dragnet spearheaded by Oklahoma from Canada to the Gulf Coast led to the arrests of more than 40 foreign truck drivers with deportation orders.

Canada weighs effects of midterms on trade deal with U.S.

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 10:08
 “Does Ottawa take a deal now that eases the pain but locks in some tariffs? Or bet on a Democratic Congress to rein Trump in?”

Trucking recovery in early stages, ATA’s Costello says

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 09:42
American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello noted that the freight market is more uneven than the macroeconomic view suggests.

Oil prices head higher as initial midterm reaction fades

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 09:32
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 2.5% to $96.95 a barrel and recovered a chunk of its nearly 9% drop from the day before. 

ArcBest’s Runser says demand 'green shoots' are emerging

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 09:30
The early signs of an upturn in demand are emerging in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to ArcBest President and CEO Seth Runser.

EV truck maker Harbinger raises $240M for power, defense

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 08:16
In September, Harbinger said it received an order from FedEx for 2,000 electric delivery vans in a deal worth more than $300 million. 

Toyota sets up robot unit as carmakers push new technology

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 07:44
Toyota raised its annual operating profit forecast 15% to $24.7 billion as quarterly earnings rose 34% on strong hybrid demand.

Strike deadline pushed to Nov. 6 at Port of Los Angeles

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 07:23
With the extension comes a renewed strike threat that could impact operations at several terminals across the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles if no deal is reached. 

CVS Health plans retail pharmacy spinoff

Wed, 11/04/2026 - 15:20
CVS Health plans to spin off its retail pharmacy business in one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry.

Elections change Congress, but they don’t change trucking’s priorities

Wed, 11/04/2026 - 14:28
Cargo theft does not have a party affiliation, notes ATA's Henry Hanscom. Neither do deteriorating roads and bridges, safety compliance or the shortage of truck parking.

Amerit names retail executive Jennifer McKeehan as new COO

Wed, 11/04/2026 - 14:20
Amerit Fleet Solutions' new chief operating officer is Jennifer McKeehan, an executive with experience leading supply chain, logistics, fulfillment and customer operations.

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