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Fleets Can Target the ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ of Decarbonization
Although zero-emission technologies are available, fleet operators also can achieve significant progress toward decarbonization through pragmatic, intermediate steps to improve efficiency.
GXO Closes Out Record-Setting Revenue Year
GXO achieved record revenue for the fourth quarter and in 2025, the company reported Feb. 10. Total revenue was $3.51 billion in Q4 and $13.2 billion for the full year.
Kraft Heinz Pauses Plans to Split Into 2 Companies
Kraft Heinz said Feb. 11 it's pausing its plans to split into two companies, with CEO Steve Cahillane saying "many of our challenges are fixable and within our control.”
US Adds Surprising 130,000 Jobs in January
The report included major revisions that reduced the number of jobs created last year to just 181,000, less than half the previously reported 584,000 and the weakest since the pandemic year of 2020.
QXO Set to Buy Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
QXO agreed to buy Kodiak Building Partners to expand its construction products business into key U.S. markets. The deal will be funded with $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares.
Second Firm Suspends Deals With DP World Over Epstein Files
British International Investment halted investments with DP World over alleged ties between the port operator’s CEO and Jeffrey Epstein, the second suspension in the space of 24 hours.
Trump Privately Weighs Quitting USMCA Trade Pact
The president has asked aides why he shouldn’t withdraw from the pact, which he signed during his first term, though he has stopped short of flatly signaling that he will do so, Bloomberg reports.
Best Carrier TMS Software: How to Choose the Right System for Your Fleet
The best carrier TMS eliminates the clicking, the data entry, and the phone calls that eat your dispatcher's morning. The wrong one forces your billing team back into spreadsheets because the system can’t handle the way you actually rate freight.
Ford Outlook Improves as Tariff Bill Weighs on 2025 Results
An unexpected change in tariff provisions cost Ford about $900 million in savings it expected last year, Chief Financial Officer Sherry House told reporters on Feb. 10.
House Panel Advances Bill on Electric Car Door Safety
The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to the full committee during a markup session on Feb. 10 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Saia Revenue Hits Quarterly Record As Q4 Earnings Slip
Saia Inc. posted record quarterly revenue even as market challenges continued to weigh on earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported Feb. 10.
EPA Poised to Scrap 2009 Endangerment Finding
A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the plans, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Tesla Semi to Offer 2 Range Options, Company Says
Tesla will offer two versions of its long-awaited Class 8 battery-electric tractor, the Semi, the electric vehicle manufacturer confirmed.
Nebraska Says Self-Repair Permitted on DEF Systems
Nebraska is asking truckers and farmers to report problems with DEF systems in order to hold manufacturers accountable for service issues, while telling consumers they have a right to self-repair.
Coca-Cola Sees Slower Sales Growth in 2026 Outlook
The outlook points to the challenges facing incoming Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun as the company works to win over shoppers with its widening portfolio of beverages.
Transfix Adds GenLogs Fraud-Tracking Tools to TMS
Transfix is integrating GenLogs’ roadside sensor network and AI-driven freight intelligence into its TMS as it seeks to help brokers address rising fraud and verify who is hauling their loads
DOT, FMCSA Sweep Removes 2,000 Truckers and CMVs
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy applauded officials with the FMCSA as well as state DOTs from more than two dozen states for carrying out the SafeDRIVE campaign in January.
Honda Reports Declining Profit on Tariffs, EV Policies
Sales for the three quarters through December dipped 2.2% to $102.6 billion from the previous year. Honda stuck to its full fiscal year profit forecast at $1.9 billion.
Truck Driver Labor Pool Shows Signs of Q4 Tightening
The pool of available truck drivers showed signs of tightening during the fourth quarter amid a freight market that continues to face headwinds, according to experts.
Holiday Retail Shopping Ends on Lackluster Note
The Commerce Department report raised questions about shoppers’ ability to spend this year as they worry about a slowing job market and uncertainty around tariffs and their impact on prices.