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• First Brands Enters Mediation as Shutdown Looms    (2026-01-30)
  First Brands and its main creditors will start mediation sessions to potentially resolve a series of business-crippling disputes that have left the auto parts maker weeks away from a shutdown.
• Schneider Expresses Renewed Determination After Q4 Results    (2026-01-30)
  Schneider responded to a disappointing fourth quarter with renewed resolve to improve operations and prepare for an expected freight upturn, the company reported Jan. 29.
• Trailer Orders End Year With Sequential Jump    (2026-01-30)
  U.S. trailer orders in December improved substantially from the previous month, and also improved over the prior-year level, according to ACT Research.
• Exxon, Chevron on Way to Best Month Since 2022    (2026-01-30)
  Shares of U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron are on track for their largest monthly gains in more than three years, boosted by rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
• Poland’s HayWay to Make US Entry With 80 VNL Sleepers    (2026-01-30)
  Parent company HayWay Group employs 900 staff in Europe and operates in 11 European countries, CEO Artur Lewandowski said in an interview with Transport Topics.
• Trump Policies Pinch Profits of Transport, Industrial Firms    (2026-01-30)
  Earnings reports from some large U.S. manufacturers and transportation companies drove home how President Trump’s policies on trade and energy are putting a squeeze on the sector’s profits.
• DOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcement    (2026-01-30)
  Two truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize...
• Interprovincial trucking, trade barriers discussed at Canada’s First Ministers meeting    (2026-01-30)
  Interprovincial trucking and the removal of interprovincial trade barriers were on the list of discussion topics as Canada’s First Ministers wrapped up their meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 29, according […]
• Tariffs Caused $400 Million Hit to Canadian Railways in 2025    (2026-01-30)
  U.S. tariffs on commodities and the resulting uncertainty led to more than $550 million Canadian ($406 million) in forgone revenues last year at Canada’s two largest railroad operators.
• Florida, Arizona bills would let police seize, sell trucks driven by illegal aliens    (2026-01-30)
  New bills introduced in Arizona and Florida would allow police to impose harsh fines for false CDLs, take and sell trucks driven...
• Walde, Moye, Barkery named TCA’s 2025 Highway Angels of the Year    (2026-01-30)
  The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Terry Walde of Searcy Trucking, Deshown Moye of Melton Truck Lines, and Heather Barkey of Nussbaum Transportation as the 2025 Highway Angels of […]
• Illinois Judge Rules $243M of Transportation Funds Misspent    (2026-01-30)
  Judge Alison Conlon ordered Jan. 28 that Cook County’s use of $243 million in transportation tax revenues during the 2023 fiscal year violated the state constitution's Safe Roads Amendment.
• Pilot, Tesla to Build Charging Sites for Semi at Truck Stops    (2026-01-30)
  Pilot Travel Centers is teaming up with Tesla to build a series of charging stations catering to the Elon Musk-led manufacturer’s Class 8 battery-electric Semi tractor, mostly in Western states.
• FMCSA Counts Inspections. Nobody Counts Compliance.    (2026-01-30)
  FMCSA and its state partners conduct 3.3 million roadside inspections annually, placing nearly a million vehicles and drivers out of service, but states are measured on inspection volume, not enforcement outcomes. The inspectors' own alliance wants to eliminate the requirement that carriers confirm they fixed the problems. There are 800,000 carriers and 12,000 audits a year. Texas has a state law that conflicts with federal ELP requirements, so drivers get licensed there and are placed out of service elsewhere. We're counting inspections. Nobody's counting compliance. The post FMCSA Counts Inspections. Nobody Counts Compliance. appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EPA Rejects CARB Plan to Test Out-of-State Truck Emissions    (2026-01-30)
  A California program that aimed to remotely measure the emissions output of heavy-duty vehicles traveling on state roads has been officially halted by the Environmental Protection Agency.
• US Issues License for Oil Companies to Operate in Venezuela    (2026-01-30)
  The Trump administration issued a general license expanding the ability of oil companies to operate in Venezuela, a significant step to ease sanctions under the new leadership in Caracas.
• Auto Supplier Bosch Sees Tough Markets Persisting Until 2027    (2026-01-30)
  Robert Bosch GmbH doesn’t expect to see significant improvement in its key markets until next year, adding to cost pressures that already triggered a wave of job cuts.
• Funding Deadline at Risk Despite Shutdown Deal    (2026-01-30)
  The federal government is poised for a short shutdown with Congress unlikely to meet a midnight Jan. 30 deadline to clear a spending package through both legislative chambers.
• Non-Domiciled Rule Stayed, But FMCSA Is Still Stacking Paper    (2026-01-30)
  The D.C. Circuit stayed FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL rule in November. The agency asked to place the litigation on hold while it works on a final rule. FMCSA is still seeking three-year approval for the information collection requirements, states must retain ID documents and SAVE queries for two years, and produce them within 48 hours of request. The post Non-Domiciled Rule Stayed, But FMCSA Is Still Stacking Paper appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump Picks Kevin Warsh to Lead the Federal Reserve    (2026-01-30)
  Warsh, who served on the U.S. central bank’s Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and has previously advised Trump on economic policy, would succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
• Maersk Air Cargo to cancel Asia-US flying with Boeing 767s, Amerijet    (2026-01-30)
  Maersk Air Cargo is giving up on Boeing 767 freighters for trans-Pacific service and cutting ties with partner airline Amerijet as it transitions to the use of larger, more economical 777 jets. The post Maersk Air Cargo to cancel Asia-US flying with Boeing 767s, Amerijet appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First look: ArcBest’s Q4 misses mark    (2026-01-30)
  Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest missed fourth-quarter consensus expectations. The post First look: ArcBest’s Q4 misses mark appeared first on FreightWaves.
• English Language Proficiency violations—what’s really happening?    (2026-01-30)
  Are ELP out-of-service violations actually effective law enforcement? The post English Language Proficiency violations—what’s really happening? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First look: CN revenue, profit grows on rail freight gains    (2026-01-30)
  Canadian National saw fourth-quarter revenue and profits climb on improved efficiency and higher freight volumes. The post First look: CN revenue, profit grows on rail freight gains appeared first on FreightWaves.
• China company will give up Panama Canal ports after court ruling    (2026-01-30)
  The Hong Kong company that operates ports at the Panama Canal will have to relinquish control after a court ruling. The post China company will give up Panama Canal ports after court ruling appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Legislation to reform DataQ appeals back in play    (2026-01-30)
  Under terms of the bill, FMCSA would establish guidelines for a DataQs appeals process, among other provisions. Also: DOT requests...
• ITS Logistics skimps carrier almost $40K after falling for cargo theft scam    (2026-01-30)
  The exact settlement amount between ITS Logistics and Illyrian Transport shows that the broker got away with only paying half...
• Trucking Legislation 2026. The 101 Breakdown Carriers Need    (2026-01-29)
  Arizona lawmakers just passed a bill out of committee that would let cops seize a commercial truck on the spot if the driver is here illegally with a fake CDL. Welcome to the new reality of trucking legislation, where highway safety and border enforcement are colliding in ways that will reshape how carriers operate. The post Trucking Legislation 2026. The 101 Breakdown Carriers Need appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First look: Covenant Logistics reports Q4 net loss    (2026-01-29)
  Covenant Logistics posted a Q4 loss, while highlighting fleet rationalization and balance-sheet discipline as key priorities for 2026. The post First look: Covenant Logistics reports Q4 net loss appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Schneider National’s shares sink on weak Q4, 2026 outlook    (2026-01-29)
  Schneider National’s stock was down 16% in after-hours trading on Thursday following a worse-than-expected earnings report. The post Schneider National’s shares sink on weak Q4, 2026 outlook appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Bill empowers truck drivers to fight flawed safety data    (2026-01-29)
  New legislation would mandate independent appeals for safety data contested by truck drivers while expanding carrier access to current driver records. The post Bill empowers truck drivers to fight flawed safety data appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Amazon in Talks to Commit $50 Billion to OpenAI    (2026-01-29)
  The ChatGPT maker has held discussions with Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank Group for a new funding round, according to a person familiar with the matter. Details still could change.
• Tesla to install Semi chargers at Pilot Travel Centers    (2026-01-29)
  Partnership targets key U.S. corridors with first locations opening in summer 2026 The post Tesla to install Semi chargers at Pilot Travel Centers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Brampton man charged for transporting illicit tobacco in Saskatchewan    (2026-01-29)
  A Brampton, Ont., man has been charged after Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers stopped the trucker near Battle River, Sask., and discovered 9.1 million illicit cigarettes in his trailer. The stop […]
• Jim Filter to Follow Mark Rourke as Schneider CEO in July    (2026-01-29)
  Jim Filter currently holds the title of executive vice president and group president of transportation and logistics and will join the board when he takes up his new role.
• Nvidia and Mercedes Advance Robotaxi Partnership    (2026-01-29)
  “Together, Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia and Uber will build a global platform that makes autonomous driving available to everyone,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said.
• Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers    (2026-01-29)
  The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.
• AI, Cost Discipline Lift C.H. Robinson in Tough Q4    (2026-01-29)
  C.H. Robinson Worldwide used cost discipline and leveraged technology like artificial intelligence to gain market share despite fourth-quarter obstacles.
• Florida-based AGX Freight halts operations amid lender dispute    (2026-01-29)
  Jacksonville-based AGX Freight Group has suspended operations after a lender dispute restricted access to working capital. The post Florida-based AGX Freight halts operations amid lender dispute appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges    (2026-01-29)
  Patrick and Edward James were each charged with nine counts, including continuing financial crimes enterprise, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
• Shutdown Risk Puts $200M Truck Parking on Hold    (2026-01-29)
  A bill that would give a significant funding boost for projects aimed at expanding access to truck parking nationwide appears stuck in the Senate.
• Situation in South Grows More Dire With Icy Roads, Outages    (2026-01-29)
  It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Jan. 30 in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
• FMCSA defends foreign driver restrictions despite multi-state backlash    (2026-01-29)
  Regulators are pursuing a three-year extension for a non-domiciled CDL data collection despite legal challenges, citing a need for federal oversight. The post FMCSA defends foreign driver restrictions despite multi-state backlash appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Prologis forecasts ‘moderate global rent growth’ in 2026    (2026-01-29)
  Logistics real estate operator Prologis said “a new cycle is kicking off” in 2026. The post Prologis forecasts ‘moderate global rent growth’ in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Port Houston hits container highs as Corpus Christi leans on LNG growth    (2026-01-29)
  Port Houston posted record container and truck volumes in 2025, while Port of Corpus Christi saw modest overall declines in cargo traffic. The post Port Houston hits container highs as Corpus Christi leans on LNG growth appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Judge Denies Bid to Make California Issue Non-Domiciled CDLs    (2026-01-29)
  A federal judge refused a request by Chinese American truckers to force the California Department of Motor Vehicles to resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses.
• Paschall employee ownership group IPS announces leadership transition    (2026-01-29)
  Interstate Personnel Services (IPS), which runs a family of employee-owned trucking companies, has announced CEO Dave Gibbs will retire Feb. 1 after eight years at the helm. He’ll be replaced […]
• The $75,000 Bond and Truckers Left Holding The Bag    (2026-01-29)
  Nearly 88,000 trucking companies closed in 2023. Fraud losses topped $455 million in 2024. Carriers filing claims against $75,000 surety bonds are discovering that the pot's already been split 50 ways. As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether brokers can be held liable for hiring bad carriers, it's time to ask: who really bears the risk in freight, and is the system rigged against the people actually moving the loads? The post The $75,000 Bond and Truckers Left Holding The Bag appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DiBella to lead Federal Maritime Commission    (2026-01-29)
  Florida native Laura DiBella becomes the third woman to lead the U.S. maritime regulator. The post DiBella to lead Federal Maritime Commission appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Caterpillar Earnings Boosted by AI Data Center Power Demand    (2026-01-29)
  The company’s power and energy segment — now Caterpillar’s biggest and fastest-growing segment — posted a 25% profit jump compared to the year-earlier period.
• Toyota Keeps Title as Top Carmaker With Record Sales in 2025    (2026-01-29)
  Toyota kept its title as the world’s biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition.
• US Trade Gap Widens From Smallest Since 2009 as Imports Rise    (2026-01-29)
  The goods and services trade gap nearly doubled from the prior month to $56.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 29. The trade data has been prone to volatility related to trade policy.
• Stock soaring, job numbers dropping: what’s next for C.H. Robinson?    (2026-01-29)
  Another successful quarter led analysts on the C.H. Robinson earnings call to wonder what the longer-term future holds. The post Stock soaring, job numbers dropping: what’s next for C.H. Robinson? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• CPKC profits rise as economy, trade issues drag freight    (2026-01-29)
  Canadian Pacific Kansas City saw quarterly profits increase despite economic and geopolitical headwinds. The post CPKC profits rise as economy, trade issues drag freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Intermodal competition weighs on Norfolk Southern quarterly earnings    (2026-01-29)
  A competing rail alliance drew off Norfolk Southern intermodal volumes in the fourth quarter, leaving freight volumes downward.  The post Intermodal competition weighs on Norfolk Southern quarterly earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tesla Makes Smallest Annual Profit Since the Pandemic    (2026-01-29)
  The company reported Jan. 28 that net income last year dropped 46% to $3.8 billion despite the introduction of cheaper models and CEO Elon Musk's promise to remain laser-focused on the company.
• Bomb Cyclone Bearing Down on Mid-Atlantic and New England: What Drivers and Fleets Need to Know    (2026-01-29)
  The National Weather Service is forecasting a "significant East Coast winter storm threat" for this weekend, with a coastal low forming Friday and rapidly intensifying into a bomb cyclone as it tracks up the Eastern Seaboard. If you're running freight anywhere from the Carolinas to Boston over the next five days, you need to pay attention right now. The post Bomb Cyclone Bearing Down on Mid-Atlantic and New England: What Drivers and Fleets Need to Know appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Florida Takes Shot Across The Bow As State-Level War on Immigrant Truck Drivers Kicks Off    (2026-01-29)
  The Florida Senate Transportation Committee voted 6-3 on Tuesday to advance legislation requiring law enforcement to detain commercial truck drivers in the country illegally, impound their vehicles, fine owners $50,000, and ban the carrier from operating in the state. This is the tip of the spear now aimed at CDL programs nationwide. The post Florida Takes Shot Across The Bow As State-Level War on Immigrant Truck Drivers Kicks Off appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Norfolk Southern Profit Slips 12% Amid Merger Costs    (2026-01-29)
  Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy as well as unusual costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific in an $85 billion deal.
• First look: Norfolk Southern Q4 earnings    (2026-01-29)
  Norfolk Southern revenue, earnings fell in the fourth quarter on weaker freight volumes. The post First look: Norfolk Southern Q4 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DHL offers unusual truck-air transport between China and Europe    (2026-01-29)
  DHL Global Forwarding is taking a creative approach with a truck-air service that aims to give shippers a reliable, cost-effective alternative to ocean and air transport. The post DHL offers unusual truck-air transport between China and Europe appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Union Pacific to file revised rail merger application in March    (2026-01-29)
  Union Pacific plans to file a revised merger application for its consolidation with Norfolk Southern. The post Union Pacific to file revised rail merger application in March appeared first on FreightWaves.
• California sees truck shortage as non-domiciled crackdown, ICE raids take hold    (2026-01-29)
  California saw a pronounced, unusual shortage of trucks in its produce-growing areas. 'Rates are always low this time of year...
• Werner acquiring privately-owned FirstFleet for $245 million    (2026-01-29)
  The acquisition of FirstFleet adds approximately 2,400 tractors, 11,000 trailers and 37 properties to Werner's dedicated division...
• 'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the black    (2026-01-29)
  One-truck independent Patrick White is no stranger to adversity. Yet he won't let it slow him down as he looks to build a family...