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Lyft, Uber Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco
Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Jan. 9, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles.
Trump Promises Oil Execs 'Total Safety' in Venezuela
President Donald Trump called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to revive the country's petroleum reserves.
EquipmentShare, Motive to Weigh Marketing IPOs Next Week
EquipmentShare.com Inc. and Motive Technologies are set to begin formal marketing for their initial public offerings as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter.
FTR Expects ‘Marginless Recovery’ for Trucking in 2026
The freight market outlook is underwhelming, with marginal rate increases unlikely to cover the ongoing rise in carriers’ costs, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence analysts.
First Brands Sues Founder’s Brother for Fraud
Bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group has sued Edward James — its former executive and the brother of company founder Patrick James — and its largest creditor Onset Financial.
Dart Transit Group Sold After 90 Years of Family Ownership
The acquisition does not change day-to-day operations. The Dart name and operating entities remain unchanged, and drivers, customers, leadership and staff will remain in place.
Amazon Plans Walmart-Style Big Box Store Near Chicago
Amazon is planning a 229,000-square-foot store selling groceries and general merchandise in the Chicago area, a fresh attempt at physical retail that borrows from stories like Walmart and Target.
First Brands Judge OKs Examiner to Probe Fraud Allegations
Martin De Luca, a partner in the law firm of Boies Schiller Flexner, has been asked by the U.S. Trustee to put together a report on the allegations of mismanagement and fraud aimed at First Brands.
Trump Ready to Pivot If Court Overturns Tariffs, Aide Says
The Supreme Court held an opinion day Jan. 9, but no decision came on the legality of the president’s sweeping levies imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
North Carolina CDL Violations Mirror Other States’ Issues
The latest enforcement action from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy against a state over issuance of non-domiciled CDLs included a familiar list of alleged offenses.
Sluggish Hiring Closes Out Frustrating Year for Job Seekers
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised figure of 56,000 in November, the Labor Department said Jan. 9. The unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%.
Trump to Meet With Oil Executives on Venezuela
Among the companies attending are Chevron, which still operates in Venezuela, and Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, which both had oil projects in the country that were lost in 2007.
North Carolina Could Lose $50M Over Non-Domiciled CDLs
North Carolina is the ninth state to be targeted since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched the review last year to make sure only qualified drivers hold licenses to drive trucks.
CBO Predicts Federal Reserve to Cut Rates in 2026
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut short-term rates in 2026, with its key interest rate settling at 3.4% toward the end of President Donald Trump's term in office in 2028, according to the CBO.
International Lines Up EPA 2027 S13 Powertrain
“We are marching forward as though this emissions regulation lands at the beginning of 2027,” said Dan Kayser, executive vice president of commercial operations at International.
GM’s EV Charges Spike to $7.6 Billion as US Demand Crumbles
General Motors will take another $6 billion in charges tied to production cutbacks in its EV and battery operations as the financial fallout spreads from the weakening U.S. market for EVs.
Congress Faces Jan. 30 Deadline on Transportation Funding
Absent enactment of a DOT funding bill by Jan. 30, certain transportation agencies would shut down or operate at minimum staffing levels.
Chevron Accelerates Venezuelan Oil Shipments
Chevron, the sole Western supermajor permitted to pump Venezuelan oil, is loading tankers at the fastest pace in seven months as the U.S. government moves to control the nation’s crude riches.
CES Shows How AI, Software Are Redefining Truck Technology
Many exhibitors and speakers at CES highlighted the shift toward software-defined vehicles that can be upgraded over time through remote updates without requiring hardware changes.