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Transport Topics
- Meet Transport Topics' 2025 Trucking's Frontline Heroes in San Diego October 24, 2025Every year, Transport Topics honors a few notable individuals in the transportation industry who challenged overwhelming odds to deliver hope to their communities. Today, hear the stories of our 2025 Trucking’s Frontline Heroes at a special award ceremony held during the 4:15 p.m. general session.
- Isaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety October 23, 2025Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22.
- Ford Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Hit From Aluminum Plant Fire October 23, 2025Ford expects a profit hit of as much as $2 billion after a devastating fire at a key supplier of aluminum for its top-selling F-150 pickup truck, overshadowing solid Q3 financial results.
- September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months October 23, 2025ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.
- Gas Prices Could Rise After US, EU Sanction Russian Oil Firms October 23, 2025Oil prices spiked after the U.S. announced new sanctions on Russia's oil industry in an attempt to get President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
- Cargill Taps AI to Get More Meat Off Bone as Cattle Herd Dives October 23, 2025Cargill is turning to artificial intelligence to ensure it gets more beef from its processing plants as the U.S. cattle herd dwindles to the lowest level in seven decades.
- 2 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate October 23, 2025New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.
- GOP Transportation Leaders Criticize Shutdown October 23, 2025The GOP caucus has blamed Democrats for the impasse. Democrats oppose funding legislation that lacks provisions designed to extend federal subsidies for some health care coverage premiums.
- Trump, Xi to Meet Oct. 30 at APEC Summit, White House Says October 23, 2025President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Oct. 30 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the White House announced.
- OEMs Move Forward With Truck Tariffs Ahead October 23, 2025The White House on Oct. 17 provided greater clarity for carriers, truck makers and market observers in a fact sheet after three weeks of elevated uncertainty following a Sept. 25 social media post.