General News
Making the Business Case Amidst the Rapid Proliferation of Advanced Fleet Technology and Digital Innovations
Commercial fleets have never had more technology available to them. Advanced powertrains. AI-driven analytics. Connected vehicles. New safety systems. Digital platforms promising better visibility, lower costs, and improved uptime.
Montgomery Transportation Founder to Launch Flatbed Carrier
Alabama-based Second Mile Transport will begin with 145 power units. The company has ordered 195 aluminum 53-foot trailers and already has 70 drivers signed up.
Paccar Targets 35% N. American Heavy-Duty Truck Market Share
Paccar is aiming for a 35% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market, set to be aided by tariffs and production plant flexibility, senior executive told analysts Feb. 10.
Mexican Heavy-Duty Truck Output Little Changed by Tariffs
President Trump introduced 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts on Nov. 1 as he seeks to reorient trade flows, although the full details are yet to emerge.
First Brands Explores Shift to Chapter 7 for Certain Units
The company has so little cash that it has been operating on a week-to-week basis with help from automakers willing to pay in advance to keep vital parts flowing.
White House Weighs Narrowing Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The rollback plans were reported earlier by the Financial Times. Aluminum and other metals fell following the report, while shares of U.S. steelmakers and aluminum producers sank.
Aim Buys Fleetmaster Leasing in Columbus Expansion
Aim Transportation Solutions acquired Fleetmaster Leasing Corp., adding about 400 vehicles to its operations and expanding its presence in the Columbus, Ohio, area.
Geotab Upgrades Connected Fleet Technology for Age of AI
Geotab unveiled its next generation of connected fleet technology and outlined its vision for how artificial intelligence will transform vehicle telematics at its Connect 2026 conference.
Bluetooth CDL Cheating Schemes Draw Federal Action
U.S. prosecutors are going after apparent test cheaters who use Bluetooth listening devices to hear answers given by fraudsters during CDL exams in exchange for money.
Toyota Gears Up for Bigger Role at Air Taxi Maker Joby
Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.
Rivian’s R2 Launch Offers Investors Hope in Bleak EV Market
The EV manufacturer reported better-than-expected Q4 results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after years of consistent losses.
Inflation Falls to 2.4% in January
The report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and rents soared after the pandemic, with consumer prices about 25% higher than they were five years ago.
Reliance Gets US License to Directly Buy Venezuelan Crude
The move comes immediately on the heels of a trade deal with the U.S. that slashes punitive tariffs for Indian exports but demands that the country stop importing discounted Russian oil.
US Reaches a Trade Deal to Lower Taiwan's Tariff Barriers
The agreement comes as the U.S. remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of which contributed to a trade imbalance of nearly $127 billion during 2025.
Mercedes to Sell Part of $14.2 Billion Daimler Truck Stake
Mercedes will offload part of its roughly 35% holding in Daimler Truck, CFO Harald Wilhelm said. Even with extra cash from selling shares, Mercedes is bracing for a difficult year.
DP World CEO Bin Sulayem Resigns Amid Epstein Files Fallout
DP World named Yuvraj Narayan as the new CEO and Essa Kazim as chairman, it said in a statement on Feb. 13. DP World has activities in 83 countries, including logistics sites in the U.S.
Ryder Sees No 'Meaningful' Change in Freight Market in 2026
Ryder sees no meaningful change in U.S. freight market conditions in 2026, incoming CEO John Diez said Feb. 11, prolonging the longest rate recession in industry memory.
Trump Administration Repeals EPA’s Endangerment Finding
The official rule repeals, which have been telegraphed for months, lay the groundwork for unwinding more federal climate regulations, experts say.
Rise in January Class 8 Orders Met With Tempered Optimism
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders increased 20% year over year to 30,800 units. But the data also showed orders fell 27.8% sequentially from 42,684 units.
Stellantis Wants to Build Cars at Idled Ontario Plant
The company wants “to find a sustainable option for Brampton” after moving production of the Jeep Compass SUV to the U.S., Stellantis Canada CEO Trevor Longley said Feb. 12.