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• Survey finds female truck drivers in US satisfied with work-life balance and pay, but concerned about safety    (2026-01-23)
  Female truck drivers report strong job satisfaction and work-life balance, but ongoing safety concerns continue to shape where and how they work, according to a new survey of 437 truck […]
• US Hits 9 Tankers With Sanctions Over Iranian Oil    (2026-01-23)
  The U.S. sanctions aim to prevent the targeted Iranians from doing business with Americans or accessing U.S. accounts. The targeted vessels are from Palau, Panama and other jurisdictions.
• Thyssenkrupp Explores Selling 30% Stake in Bearings Unit    (2026-01-23)
  Thyssenkrupp is in the midst of a broader streamlining program aimed at shedding legacy units and giving it more space to focus on higher-margin engineering and technology businesses. 
• Fleets Eye Bonuses, Work-Life Perks Amid Driver Shortages    (2026-01-23)
  Some fleet operators are mitigating the struggles of driver retention by fine-tuning their driver compensation programs and structuring operations to offer lifestyle improvements.
• How Fleets Are Adjusting Driver Pay in a Soft Freight Market    (2026-01-23)
  After implementing substantial driver pay increases in recent years, carriers are now looking to protect their margins in a freight market downturn without cutting wages and risking capacity.
• Efforts to Expand Ethanol Market Suffer Legislative Setback    (2026-01-23)
  Lawmakers had been working to pass a measure allowing year-round sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline. But the amendment was scrapped Jan. 22, in a blow to ethanol producers and large refineries.
• FDIC Approves GM, Ford Industrial Banks for Vehicle Accounts    (2026-01-23)
  Industrial banks allow the companies to accept deposits insured by FDIC into savings accounts, which then can generate earnings and greater savings opportunities for consumers.
• Mobileye Reports Revenue Growth for Full-Year 2025    (2026-01-23)
  Self-driving car systems company Mobileye reported that for 2025,  annual revenue grew by 14.5% to nearly $1.9 billion, above the latest guidance published by the company. 
• EU to Suspend Planned Countertariffs on $109B of US Goods    (2026-01-23)
  The EU will suspend the retaliatory tariffs for another six months after President Donald Trump backed down from his threat to impose levies on some countries that opposed his push to annex Greenland.  
• Ford’s Top Lobbyist to Depart Company Amid US Policy Turmoil    (2026-01-23)
  Christopher Smith, who has led Ford’s global efforts on legislation, regulation and government policies worldwide since 2022, is expected to depart the automaker, Bloomberg reports.
• Much of Nation Braces for Massive Winter Storm    (2026-01-23)
  The storm is expected to bring a crippling ice storm from Texas through parts of the South, potentially a foot of snow from Oklahoma through Washington, New York and Boston, and a punch of bitter cold.
• CSX Profit Slips 2% as Shipping Demand Remains Weak    (2026-01-23)
  The competitive landscape in the railroad business could change drastically in the next few years if Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern is approved. 
• Amazon Prepares to Cut Thousands More Corporate Employees    (2026-01-23)
  Amazon is gearing up to ax thousands more corporate employees, ratcheting up efforts to streamline bureaucracy. The company plans to start rolling out the terminations as early as next week.
• CSX sees small drop in revenue, slight gain in volume    (2026-01-22)
  Fourth-quarter profits at CSX were negatively affected by continued freight weakness, which the railroad anticipates will persist. The post CSX sees small drop in revenue, slight gain in volume appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Republican-Led House Passes 2026 Funding, Reverses Trump Cuts    (2026-01-22)
  The Republican-controlled House overwhelmingly passed annual funding measures Jan. 22, reversing some of Donald Trump’s most controversial federal spending cuts.
• Waymo Launches Miami Robotaxi Service, Testing at Airport    (2026-01-22)
  Waymo started offering its robotaxi service in Miami to the public Jan. 22, the first of around a dozen cities where the Alphabet company plans to launch this year.
• Lutnick Slams Canada’s China Tilt, Eyes 2026 USMCA Talks    (2026-01-22)
  U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed as “political noise” the moves in recent days by Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to strengthen trade relations with China.
• Record-breaking $200M for truck parking nears finish line    (2026-01-22)
  The House approved a $108.3 billion DOT funding package that secures a landmark $200 million for truck parking – but final enactment is at the mercy of a tight deadline and a severe snowstorm. The post Record-breaking $200M for truck parking nears finish line appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Former employees detail turmoil before R&R Family of Companies collapsed    (2026-01-22)
  Former employees shed light on Pittsburgh-based R&R Family of Companies shutdown earlier this month. The post Former employees detail turmoil before R&R Family of Companies collapsed appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Port of Los Angeles tops 10M containers for third time    (2026-01-22)
  The Port of Los Angeles saw its third-best year for container volume despite months of challenging trade headwinds and economic uncertainty. The post Port of Los Angeles tops 10M containers for third time appeared first on FreightWaves.
• First look: CSX Q4 earnings    (2026-01-22)
  CSX said severance expenses, lower merchandise freight and coal offset higher freight rates as earnings fell short of estimates for the fourth quarter. The post First look: CSX Q4 earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Nixing Almost $30 Billion in Biden-Era Energy Loans    (2026-01-22)
  The Trump administration is canceling almost $30 billion of financing from the Energy Department’s green bank after reviewing transactions approved under former President Joe Biden.
• Tesla Loses Most Market Share in California EV Market in 2025    (2026-01-22)
  Tesla shed by far most new-car buyers in California last year, showing how the electric-vehicle maker is losing ground in one of the world’s largest EV markets.
• Tesla Robotaxi Rides Without Safety Drivers Start in Austin    (2026-01-22)
  Tesla is beginning to offer actual robotaxi rides in Austin, a milestone for the carmaker that launched a service seven months ago with vehicles that have relied on human supervisors.
• Frustration, confusion over tariffs on display during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue    (2026-01-22)
  It was the topic no one at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue wanted to talk about, but one that couldn’t be avoided. And it wasn’t long into the day before it […]
• EU Set to Unfreeze Trade Deal With US, Vote on Ratification    (2026-01-22)
  European Union lawmakers are expected to vote on ratifying the bloc’s trade deal with the U.S., restarting the process after President Donald Trump walked back his latest threat.
• California Adopts Law Enforcing ELP Mandate    (2026-01-22)
  California adopted updated regulations for the California Highway Patrol to follow, including a language-proficiency mandate that aligns with a USDOT standard that was revived last year.
• Startup airline Riyadh Air phases in cargo operations    (2026-01-22)
  Saudi Arabia’s newest airline, Riyadh Air, says it is now able to provide cargo service for the first time. The post Startup airline Riyadh Air phases in cargo operations appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Consumer Prices Rise 2.8% in November    (2026-01-22)
  Consumer prices rose 2.8% in November from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Jan. 22, up from a 2.7% annual pace in October. Excluding food and energy, core prices also increased 2.8%.
• ATA Outlines Threat of Fraudulent CDL Mills    (2026-01-22)
   ATA President Chris Spear again called on congressional policymakers to tackle growing concerns linked to fraudulent CDL mills during Capitol Hill testimony Jan. 21.
• December Freight Tonnage Inched Up Against Sluggish Market    (2026-01-22)
  Freight tonnage remained constrained with a slight sequential improvement in December, failing to overcome its generally lower levels, American Trucking Associations reported Jan. 20.
• RouteMate: How Fleet Inefficiencies Quietly Destroy Gross Revenue    (2026-01-22)
  Many fleets are losing money in ways they can’t easily measure, whether it’s through driver behavior, equipment failures, or incomplete complete dispatch data. RoutMate approaches fleet management from a fundamentally different angle: maximum control equals maximum revenue growth The post RouteMate: How Fleet Inefficiencies Quietly Destroy Gross Revenue appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Class 8 Truck Sales End Year With Sequential Boost    (2026-01-22)
  U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales capped off what has been a generally down year with a sequential boost in December, according to data from Omdia Automotive.
• Natural Gas Soars 75% in 3 Days as Arctic Cold Grips US    (2026-01-22)
  U.S. natural gas futures rocketed to the highest price since 2022, as frigid weather sweeps across major markets for the heating fuel and forces traders to cover bearish positions.
• Retail US diesel, gasoline prices projected to decline in 2026    (2026-01-22)
  Retail U.S. diesel prices are expected to decline throughout 2026, with the national average falling to $3.41 per gallon by the fourth quarter, according to the Department of Energy. The […]
• GM to Move Buick SUV Production From China to Kansas    (2026-01-22)
  The Detroit-based manufacturer also said it will likely end output of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt that’s built in the Kansas plant in about a year and a half.
• The Supreme Court’s looming decision on broker liability and the future of freight brokerage    (2026-01-22)
  The U.S. Government filed an amicus brief supporting freight brokers. The post The Supreme Court’s looming decision on broker liability and the future of freight brokerage appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Texas court rules Landstar to pay 100% of $23M accident verdict    (2026-01-22)
  Freight broker Landstar System will record several accident-related charges in the fourth quarter. The post Texas court rules Landstar to pay 100% of $23M accident verdict appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump administration backing C.H. Robinson on broker liability before SCOTUS    (2026-01-22)
  The Trump administration is putting its weight behind C.H. Robinson over the issue of broker liability. The post Trump administration backing C.H. Robinson on broker liability before SCOTUS appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Congress Contemplates $200 Million for Truck Parking    (2026-01-22)
  As a government funding deadline looms, congressional leaders are expected to schedule consideration of a fiscal 2026 transportation bill that includes $200 million for truck parking.
• STB Rejects Union Pacific Bid to Buy Norfolk Southern for Now    (2026-01-22)
  In a document posted to the STB’s website Jan. 16, the agency said Union Pacific’s application to acquire Norfolk Southern was rejected, but it could be revised and refiled.
• US Won’t Offer Security Guarantees to Oil Firms in Venezuela    (2026-01-22)
  Oil executives and industry leaders have stressed companies need political and legal reforms, contract certainty and security guarantees before investing in Venezuela.
• Consumer Spending Pushes Economy Up 4.4% in Q3    (2026-01-22)
  GDP rose at a 4.4% annual pace in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 22, up from 3.8% in the April-June quarter and from the 4.3% growth the department initially estimated.
• Labor takes back seat on trucking advisory panel    (2026-01-22)
  FMCSA seeks members to serve on a safety advisory board that emphasizes representation from small-business truckers while moving labor unions to a discretionary role. The post Labor takes back seat on trucking advisory panel appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Japan Records 5th Straight Yearly Trade Deficit on Tariffs    (2026-01-22)
  The United States has imposed a 15% tariff on most imports from Japan. Another concern is the impact on Japanese manufacturing, including automakers, from China’s curbs on exports of rare earths.
• Knight-Swift eyeing margin improvement in 2026    (2026-01-22)
  Knight-Swift Transportation outlines a path to margin recovery in 2026 following a fourth quarter that was worse than expected. The post Knight-Swift eyeing margin improvement in 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Venture Global Surges After Arbitration Win Against Repsol    (2026-01-22)
  Venture Global won a dispute with Spain’s Repsol involving the sale of liquefied natural gas shipments from its export plant in Louisiana. 
• Greenlane, Windrose team up on complimentary charging to accelerate electric truck adoption    (2026-01-22)
  Incentive mirrors passenger EV success as industry hits inflection point The post Greenlane, Windrose team up on complimentary charging to accelerate electric truck adoption appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Norfolk Southern orders first new locomotives since 2022    (2026-01-22)
  Norfolk Southern has acquired 40 new diesel-electric locomotives from Wabtec, its first such purchase since 2022, as it modernizes its fleet. The post Norfolk Southern orders first new locomotives since 2022 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Logistics leaders brace for Fern 5 years after ‘Great Texas Freeze’    (2026-01-22)
  With memories of 2021's crippling winter storm that parked an estimated 300,000 trucks nationwide, logistics leaders are bracing as Winter Storm Fern prepares to bring snow and hazardous icy conditions to major freight hubs along the U.S. Southeast. The post Logistics leaders brace for Fern 5 years after ‘Great Texas Freeze’ appeared first on FreightWaves.
• When ice, not snow, brings freight to a standstill    (2026-01-22)
  That is the reality facing shippers and carriers as a sprawling winter system stretches from the Lower Midwest into the Southeast. North of Interstate 40, conditions resemble a familiar winter pattern: snow, cold, and manageable delays. South of it, Arctic air at the surface collides with warmer air aloft, creating a corridor of freezing rain […] The post When ice, not snow, brings freight to a standstill appeared first on FreightWaves.
• DOJ dropping charges, cases against diesel deleters, emissions device defeaters    (2026-01-22)
  In a huge win for the diesel 'delete' crowd, an internal DOJ memo reportedly called for dropping criminal charges 'targeting the...
• Cargo thieves shifted to high-value theft in 2025: CargoNet    (2026-01-22)
  The number of cargo thefts in 2025 was essentially flat compared to 2024, yet the total loss value of thefts increased 60%, marking...
• ITS Logistics tried to 'offset' $85,000 payment to carrier before Echo Global acquisition    (2026-01-22)
  A recent clash between the broker and a 350-truck carrier gets to the heart of a fiery debate about who takes the financial hit...
• Power-Only Programs in Trucking – Why They Exist, Why They’re Criticized, and What Happens If They Disappear    (2026-01-21)
  Power-only trucking sometimes is one of the most misunderstood pieces of the freight industry. Scroll social media long enough and you’ll see it framed as everything from a liability dodge to a race-to-the-bottom strategy that hurts drivers, safety, and rates. Others defend it as one of the few flexible tools left in a market that […] The post Power-Only Programs in Trucking – Why They Exist, Why They’re Criticized, and What Happens If They Disappear appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Phillips Connect launches integration with McLeod Software    (2026-01-21)
  Phillips Connect has launched a new integration with McLeod Software that brings real-time smart trailer insights directly into the McLeod Transportation Management System (TMS). The integration delivers critical data including tire, lights, and brake health, location, and advanced AI-powered cargo intelligence to help fleets gain a clearer and more complete picture of their operations. The […] The post Phillips Connect launches integration with McLeod Software appeared first on FreightWaves.
• ATA: Unvetted truckers moving US tanks    (2026-01-21)
  The American Trucking Associations warned Congress that safety is being compromised within the defense department through the use of unauthorized motor carriers. The post ATA: Unvetted truckers moving US tanks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Echo Global Acquires 3PL ITS Logistics From GHK    (2026-01-21)
  Echo Global Logistics will buy third-party logistics provider ITS Logistics for an undisclosed sum from private equity firm GHK Capital Partners, the companies said Jan. 21.
• Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, Cites ‘Framework’ Deal    (2026-01-21)
  President Trump said he would not impose tariffs on goods from European nations opposing his effort to take possession of Greenland, citing a “framework" of a deal he has reached for the island.
• First look: Knight-Swift Q4 earnings miss mark    (2026-01-21)
  Knight-Swift Transportation misses fourth-quarter expectations. The post First look: Knight-Swift Q4 earnings miss mark appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Rail networks brace for severe weather    (2026-01-21)
  As you are aware, a major winter storm is forecast to impact the south-central and eastern U.S. late this week – regions that are generally less equipped to handle severe winter weather. As the National Weather Service describes it, “an expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South.” The resulting ice, […] The post Rail networks brace for severe weather appeared first on FreightWaves.
• VW Posts Higher-Than-Expected Auto Cash Flow on Less Spending    (2026-01-21)
  Volkswagen ended up with more cash in its automotive division than forecast in 2025 as the German carmaker delays projects and investments as part of an overhaul of its EV strategy.
• Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda 1: reforms that hit the driver cab first    (2026-01-21)
  In the first of a three-part series, the Trucking Alliance spells out its safety goals for this year and the future. The post Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda 1: reforms that hit the driver cab first appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Ontario’s Ford Pushes Auto Sector to Reject China EV Deal    (2026-01-21)
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford doubled down on their opposition to Canada’s trade truce with China, warning that opening the door to Chinese EVs risks gutting the Canadian sector.
• A. Duie Pyle to develop integrated logistics campus near Port of Virginia    (2026-01-21)
  A. Duie Pyle has purchased a 43-acre site at the Port 460 Logistics Center in Suffolk, Va., where it plans to develop an integrated logistics campus combining warehousing, less-than-truckload (LTL) […]