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Trump Privately Weighs Quitting USMCA Trade Pact

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 07:12
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 23:00
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:37
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 15:10
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 14:21
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 14:17
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 14:00
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:32
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:27
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:08
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 12:52
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:40
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:25
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

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:13
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.

Bankers Start Work on $7.7B Debt for VW Diesel Engine Unit

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 08:43
The sale would be the second multibillion-euro industrial carveout in Germany this year, as bankers are assembling debt packages to back an acquisition of Continental’s ContiTech unit.

Uniform Makers UniFirst, Cintas Renew Takeover Talks

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 08:22
UniFirst is engaging with Cintas after its larger rival resubmitted a $275-a-share takeover offer in December, Bloomberg reports. Cintas has been pursuing UniFirst for years.

BYD Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Tariffs in US Court

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 08:04
A Supreme Court decision on the legality of the levies is pending. BYD said they’ve brought their suit as they’re not assured of a refund in the absence of their own judgment and judicial relief. 

Trump Threatens to Block New Bridge Between Detroit, Canada

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 07:31
The bridge project was negotiated by former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and paid for by the Canadian government to help ease congestion over the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor tunnel. 

Target Slashes 400 Supply Chain Roles in Overhaul

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:11
Improving store experiences is among new CEO Michael Fiddelke's key priorities as he seeks to reverse the retailer’s extended streak of weak sales.

TCA Selects Jim Mullen as Incoming President

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 15:00
Truckload Carriers Association selected trucking policy expert Jim Mullen as its next president Feb. 9. Mullen, who steps into the role April 6, possesses a deep trucking background.

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