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U.S. Steel strike threat grows as talks enter third month
Bernie Hall, a steelworker leading negotiations with U.S. Steel, said it’s “highly unlikely” the union will continue negotiations into 2027, putting a rough deadline on talks.
CNH to sell 70% of construction equipment business
The sale will leave CNH focused entirely on its agricultural equipment business, which sells Case IH and New Holland tractors and is about four times larger than construction.
Fleetworthy debuts RADAR for fleet toll analysis
Fleetworthy launched an AI tool designed to help fleet managers analyze toll charges, monitor transponder performance and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
McDonald’s names Uber as preferred partner, edging DoorDash
McDonald’s has previously dispatched orders using either Uber or DoorDash. The new agreement gives Uber precedence in the specified locales.
Tyson to boost beef processing after a year of cuts
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Tyson Foods said it will restore a second shift at its Amarillo, Texas, beef plant, with full operations expected by summer 2027.
FBI warns of hacker attacks on cold chain systems
The FBI, USDOT and three federal agencies issued an alert to owners and operators of cold-chain monitoring systems about possible cyberattacks.
Brad Jacobs leads $1 billion investment in CKX Lands
Transportation entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is leading a $1 billion investment into land management company CKX Lands, his team announced Nov. 9.
China extends pause on 24% U.S. tariffs to January
The extension prolongs a U.S.-China trade truce until Jan. 10 and includes suspended special fees on American ships at Chinese ports.
Oil prices decline as Iran reviews Qatar proposals
Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped 5.5% to $92.96 per barrel. Yet hostilities continue in the Middle East.
Musk says Cybertruck production to shut down in 8 months
Elon Musk announced that Tesla would stop making the Cybertruck at its Texas plant around the middle of 2027 to free up capacity for its Cybercab autonomous vehicle.
Port of Los Angeles strike threat deferred to Nov. 20
Disruptions at the affected terminals could impact roughly 85% of the cargo that moves through the Port of Long Beach and a third of the cargo at the Port of Los Angeles.
Perspective: From proving autonomy works to proving it scales
Demonstrating autonomous trucking and scaling it commercially are two different challenges, writes Volvo Autonomous Solutions' Shahrukh Kazmi.
Map: where they are
Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2026 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.
Top 50 Global Freight Companies prioritize resilience
Global supply chains continue to run on resilience and flexibility as the world’s largest transportation and logistics providers navigate persistent uncertainty.
Rolling returns: Fleets exploring benefits of LRR tires
For fleet operators, decisions about low-rolling-resistance tires increasingly come down to total cost per mile.
Cross-border calculus: North American freight networks adapt
Years of shifting tariffs, customs requirements and trade policies have forced shippers and their transportation providers to become more adaptable.
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.
Third-party axle, engine supply issues dent DTNA truck output
Some suppliers have struggled to ramp up production, DTNA CEO Karin Radstrom told analysts and investors during the company’s Nov. 6 Q3 earnings call.
What would a federal gas tax holiday mean for trucking?
It’s unclear if there is political will to pass a federal gas tax suspension in the lame-duck session of Congress starting Nov. 9 or in the next Congress.
DTNA likely to reveal new U.S. plant site by Christmas
DTNA promised an expedited timeline for the plant due to an expected increase in demand in the U.S. and Canada. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2029.