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FedEx Freight Offers First Bonds Ahead of Planned Spinoff

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:53
The Jan. 27 four-part offering includes notes maturing in three to 10 years, Bloomberg reported. FedEx said in December 2024 it would separate its freight business as part of a broader effort.

Trump to Increase Tariffs on South Korean Goods

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:25
President Trump said on social media that import taxes would be raised on autos, lumber and pharmaceutical drugs from South Korea with the rate on other goods going from 15% to 25%.

GM Expects Profit to Grow $2 Billion This Year

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:54
GM’s new guidance rests on selling more of its largest trucks and SUVs such as its GMC Sierra and Cadillac Escalade — and fewer electric vehicles.

Deep Freeze Wreaks Havoc on Texas Oil Producers, Refiners

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:30
A massive winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend crippled oil and gas producers and the industrial plants that refine the raw commodities into everything from gasoline to plastics.

UPS Plans on Revenue of $89.7B in 2026, Above Expectations

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 07:09
Earnings in the fourth quarter were $2.38 a share, topping the $2.21 average of analyst estimates. Sales of $24.5 billion also beat expectations.

Amerit Expands Fleet Operations to London

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:00
Amerit Fleet Solutions has expanded into London as part of a broader international growth strategy, establishing its first operation outside North America, Amerit announced Jan. 21.

Daimler Truck Unveils New GenH2 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 16:52
Series production of the fuel cell trucks is still targeted for the early 2030s. Until midway through 2025, Daimler Truck expected to begin serial production toward the end of the 2020s.

Perspective: Carriers Must Engineer Their Own Profit

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 16:30
For many carriers, the cost to operate now outpaces the revenue coming in. The market isn’t going to hand back the margin it took. We have to build it ourselves, writes PCS Software CEO Mark A. Hill.

Duffy Drives Home Agenda Highlights at Car Show

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 14:05
Secretary Sean Duffy said that while DOT’s resources are directed to primarily protect motorists, another key priority is enhancing existing infrastructure with emerging safety technologies.

Baker Hughes Doubles Data Center Goals Amid AI Power Surge

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 13:45
The company expects to book roughly $3 billion of data center-related orders between 2025 to 2027 and is also on track to double its natural gas turbine capacity by the first half of 2027.

A. Duie Pyle Expansion Continues With Virginia Terminal

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 13:28
Less-than-truckload carrier A. Duie Pyle continues to expand its core mid-Atlantic and Northeast geographical footprint, announcing plans for a service center in Suffolk, Va.

Traton, PlusAI Expand Partnership in Autonomous Truck Push

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:50
PlusAI and the Traton Group are expanding their partnership to accelerate the scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking in the U.S. and Europe, the companies announced.

Final Conviction Handed Down in Multistate Cargo Theft Ring

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:49
The final defendant in a multimillion-dollar cargo theft ring that stretched across three states was recently sentenced by a federal court in Indiana.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for January 26, 2026

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the January 26, 2026 print edition.

Estes Adds 6 More Terminals on Road to 14,000 Doors

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:28
Estes hinted that more purchases are likely in the pipeline, all part of an ongoing push to expand the carrier’s network now that it has fully incorporated terminals acquired from Yellow.

TFI Eyes Open-Deck Expansion, Ramps Up Data Center Focus

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:40
TFI’s data center-related revenue totaled $43 million in 2025, growing from about $8 million in the first quarter to more than $15 million in the final three months of the year.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canada

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:36
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Jan. 25 his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China, in a response to Trump’s tariff threat.

DOD Creates Permanent Unit for Military Moves

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:16
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an immediate update to processes linked to the personal property moving system, designed to improve the experience for service members. 

Snow, Cold Continue to Disrupt US After Storm

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 08:55
Deep snow — over a foot extending in a 1,300-mile swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school cancellations Jan. 26. 

Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 08:40
The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

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