General News
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.
Supply Chain AI Takes Spotlight at Manifest 2026
The embrace of technology was clear at Manifest 2026, where speakers and exhibitors presented the transportation sector can become smarter and faster by implementing AI and robotics.
Aurora Expands Driverless Network for Runs to Phoenix
Aurora Innovation is about to triple its driverless truck network, expanding to 10 routes, after validating operations between Fort Worth, Texas, and Phoenix, the company said Feb. 11.
White House Adviser Navarro Sees ‘Significant’ USMCA Flaws
Uncertainty over the future of the deal has intensified, with the president asking aides why he should not withdraw from the agreement, according to people familiar with those discussions.
EV Charging Build-Out Stays Hot, With New Roadblocks Ahead
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy this week decreed that electric vehicle chargers must now be fully American-made — a difficult requirement that is certain to delay them.
CK Hutchison Warns Maersk of Legal Action Over Panama Ports
The warning came after Panama authorities invalidated CK Hutchison’s contract to operate the Balboa and Cristobal ports, seeking Maersk’s APM Terminals to run them in a transition phase.
Transportation Stocks Rally on AI Backlash, Big Tech Pivot
The gauge — which contains industry stalwarts such as CSX, FedEx and Old Dominion Freight Line — has been catapulted higher by strong data and a pivot away from the big tech winners of the last few years.