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• Mack Begins Serial Anthem Tractor Production    (2026-01-13)
  Mack Trucks began serial production of the Anthem regional-haul tractor Jan. 13, the Volvo Group division said. Anthems are built at the Lehigh Valley Operations plant in Macungie, Pa.
• US Budget Deficit Shrinks to $1.67 Trillion in 2025    (2026-01-13)
  December's deficit was $145 billion, per Treasury Department data. For the first three months of the 2026 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, the shortfall came in at $602 billion.
• Traffic deaths in Ohio fall for fourth straight year    (2026-01-13)
  Traffic fatalities in Ohio decreased in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year. According to preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), fatalities fell by approximately 3% to 1,125 in […]
• Trump Says USMCA Offers No Advantage to US    (2026-01-13)
  USMCA was one of Trump’s signature achievements during his first term, replacing the 1992 North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal is subject to a mandatory review this year.
• Class 8 Orders Soar More Than 100% Sequentially in December    (2026-01-13)
  Class 8 truck orders soared sequentially in December, a shift that experts attributed more to buyer trepidation over new emissions technologies than enthusiasm with business conditions.
• FMCSA Chief Touts Technology’s Role in Improving Road Safety    (2026-01-13)
  The Department of Transportation’s research portfolio is helping to guide a wide-ranging safety platform, FMCSA chief Derek Barrs said at TRB’s annual meeting.
• TotalEnergies CEO Echoes Exxon’s Caution on Venezuela Oil    (2026-01-13)
  TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said it would take years to increase Venezuela’s oil output to above 3 million barrels a day from less than 1 million currently.
• Caterpillar Crosses $300 Billion in Market Value on AI Rally    (2026-01-13)
  Because of its business selling power-generation equipment, Caterpillar has been a runaway winner in a market where investors are hungry for secondary AI plays.
• Detroit Auto Show Opens as Industry Pares Splashy Debuts    (2026-01-13)
  While the Detroit Auto Show has scaled back dramatically from its heyday, it still drew 275,000 attendees a year ago. And it is leaning into interactivity.
• Trump Pressures Canada to End Boycott of US Liquor    (2026-01-13)
  Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, pulled U.S. wine and spirits from stores after President Donald Trump started a trade war last year.
• Maersk Makes Another Voyage Through Red Sea in Safety Test    (2026-01-13)
  The voyage marks another step toward normalization of global supply lines, after Yemen-based Houthis in 2023 began attacking vessels, forcing shipowners to sail south of Africa.
• Port of Long Beach Handled Record Amount of Cargo in 2025    (2026-01-13)
  Under the leadership of a new chief executive, Noel Hacegaba, the second-busiest port in the U.S. plans to invest to be ready to double the cargo it processes by 2050.
• Inflation Was Mostly Unchanged in December    (2026-01-13)
  Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December from the prior month, the Labor Department said Jan. 13, the same as in November. Excluding food and energy, core prices rose 0.2%.
• Trump to Visit Ford Factory in Detroit to Push Manufacturing    (2026-01-13)
  President Donald Trump will try to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are taking a toll on Americans' pocketbooks.
• Mexican-built logistics startup WeShip sets sights on US expansion     (2026-01-13)
  Mexico-based logistics startup WeShip plans to launch U.S. domestic parcel services in 2026. The post Mexican-built logistics startup WeShip sets sights on US expansion  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA's ELD purge: Four new revocations    (2026-01-13)
  Drivers and fleets using the PremierRide Logs, DSG Elogs, and State Elogs devices should revert to paper and find replacement...
• Diesel dips eighth week in a row | Truck towed after violating OOS order for brakes, more    (2026-01-13)
  Another dip in diesel prices has the national average approaching 2025's low mark. Also: I-205 closure planned in Oregon; driver...
• Owner-ops, experts cautiously optimistic for 2026 rates bump    (2026-01-13)
  Anybody else see unusually strong spot rates out of California last week? With capacity and utilization tightening among other...
• Non-domiciled CDLs are back: New Jersey resumes issuance after FMCSA crackdown    (2026-01-13)
  Overdrive finds non-domiciled CDLs are still flowing in New Jersey, but elsewhere DOT seems to have successfully stamped them...
• 'Heavy Hook' 2024 389's tall order: Promoting tow-company positivity to trucking    (2026-01-13)
  Kentucky-based CTS Towing owner-operator Clifton Parsley uses his custom 2024 Peterbilt 389, 'Heavy Hook,' to promote a positive...
• Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers    (2026-01-12)
  A new rule issued by DOT’s hazmat safety agency is estimated to reduce trucking costs by $145.3 million annually by cutting red tape. The post Feds slash compliance costs for fuel haulers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Streetline to offer real-time truck parking availability reports along I-5    (2026-01-12)
  Intelligent transportation system company Streetline has expanded its advanced Truck Parking Information Management System and ParkerTruck mobile app to help truckers find parking along the Interstate 5 corridor in Washington. […]
• Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran    (2026-01-12)
  President Trump posted on social media that the new duty would be “effective immediately,” without providing further detail. The administration has yet to outline the scope.
• Purdue achieves first U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty truck at highway speeds    (2026-01-12)
  Indiana test road delivers 190 Kilowatts to a prototype Cummins class 8 electric vehicle at 65 MPH The post Purdue achieves first U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty truck at highway speeds appeared first on FreightWaves.
• STG Logistics Files for Bankruptcy, Continues Operations    (2026-01-12)
  STG and 64 affiliates filed for court protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The company expects to exit court protection in around five months’ time.
• Used Truck Sales End Five-Month Run of Year-Over-Year Gains    (2026-01-12)
  Used Class 8 truck sales ended a run of five months of year-over-year gains in November. ACT Research reported volume slipped 1.5% to 20,400 units from 20,700 in the 2024 period.
• $500,000 shipment recovered after theft attempt in Ontario    (2026-01-12)
  A truckload shipment of connectivity hardware valued at around $500,000 was recovered intact after an attempted theft was detected in Mississauga, Ont., according to Overhaul. The shipment originated in Southern […]
• Allegiant to absorb Sun Country’s Amazon cargo business    (2026-01-12)
  Amazon will maintain, and grow, its cargo business with Sun Country Airlines even after the airline merges with Allegiant. The post Allegiant to absorb Sun Country’s Amazon cargo business appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Hertz Loses Supreme Court Bid Over Bankruptcy Payments    (2026-01-12)
  The company posted better-than-expected results in its most recent quarter, swinging to an adjusted profit of 12 cents a share from a 68-cent loss a year earlier.
• Trump Administration Nears Tariff Deal With Taiwan    (2026-01-12)
  A signed deal would bring to an end talks between President Donald Trump’s team and the Taiwanese government that have dragged on for months. Much remains uncertain about the benefits.
• Tennessee Tells 8,000 CDL Holders to Verify Status    (2026-01-12)
  Tennessee is asking 8,000 commercial driver license holders to provide proof of citizenship after an audit by the state’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
• Canadian Trips to US Fall 28% in 2025    (2026-01-12)
  Canadian residents made 22.9 million visits to the U.S. by car or plane in 2025, compared with 31.9 million the previous year, according to preliminary Statistics Canada data.
• Henderson Front Loader Theft Highlights Devastation Potential When Equipment Theft and Violence Intersect    (2026-01-12)
  A stolen 39,000-pound front loader became a weapon against Nevada police this week, and the incident underscores an industry losing up to $1 billion annually to equipment theft with only a 20% recovery rate. The post Henderson Front Loader Theft Highlights Devastation Potential When Equipment Theft and Violence Intersect appeared first on FreightWaves.
• White Paper: State of the Industry – January 2026    (2026-01-12)
  The January 2026 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates. In this report, you will find:  […] The post White Paper: State of the Industry – January 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Large parcel carriers improved on-time delivery during 2025 peak season    (2026-01-12)
  The 2025 peak parcel season saw fewer shipping delays as a percentage of total volume than during the prior year. The post Large parcel carriers improved on-time delivery during 2025 peak season appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Jeep, Chrysler Halt Plug-In Hybrid Models for 2026    (2026-01-12)
  Instead of plug-in hybrids, Stellantis is turning its focus to mild hybrids that don't require a plug. Its first such offering in North America is the Jeep Cherokee, which is reaching dealers now.
• STG Logistics files Chapter 11, charts path forward    (2026-01-12)
  Intermodal marketing company STG Logistics announced Monday it has entered into a Chapter 11 restructuring plan. The post STG Logistics files Chapter 11, charts path forward appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Newsom Seeks $200 Million to Replace Federal EV Tax Credits    (2026-01-12)
  The proposal would require approval from state lawmakers, who are set to negotiate the broader California budget ahead of a July deadline. California is the biggest EV market in the country.
• Army Corp OKs $1B Baltimore container terminal    (2026-01-12)
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved construction of the Sparrows Point Container Terminal project backed by Mediterranean Shipping Co. The post Army Corp OKs $1B Baltimore container terminal appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Koch Acquires Store Opening Solutions    (2026-01-12)
  Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based Store Opening Solutions specializes in retail fixture, furniture and equipment inventory. It will become part of the Koch Logistics division.
• CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Week Kicks Off    (2026-01-12)
  CVSA's five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative kicks off today across the United States, with law enforcement and carriers conducting coordinated outreach at truck stops and weigh stations through Jan. 16. Since Truckers Against Trafficking launched in 2009, the organization has trained over 1.8 million transportation professionals, generating thousands of hotline calls and identifying more than 1,200 potential victims. The post CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Week Kicks Off appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump 'Inclined' to Keep Exxon Out of Venezuela    (2026-01-12)
  “I didn’t like Exxon’s response,” Trump said to reporters on Air Force One as he departed West Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 11. “They’re playing too cute.”
• NTSB Investigating After Maine Kindergartner Dragged 280 Feet, Killed by School Bus    (2026-01-12)
  A five-year-old Maine boy was dragged nearly 300 feet and run over by his own school bus after his arm became trapped in the closing doors. The NTSB investigation comes as national data shows approximately 16 children die annually in school bus loading zones, a number that has persisted for decades despite available technology to prevent such tragedies. The post NTSB Investigating After Maine Kindergartner Dragged 280 Feet, Killed by School Bus appeared first on FreightWaves.
• BNSF and CN want UP, NS to produce more merger documents    (2026-01-12)
  BNSF Railway and Canadian National tell U.S. regulators that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are withholding crucial documents needed to properly evaluate their proposed transcontinental merger. The post BNSF and CN want UP, NS to produce more merger documents appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trucker Charged in Fatal I-81 Crash Released on Bond as Questions Swirl Over Crash Transparency    (2026-01-12)
  When a commercial vehicle operator is charged with killing three people and walks out of jail on bond following a hearing that doesn't appear on the public court docket, questions need to be asked. El Hadji Karamoko Ouattara's January 7 bond hearing is on the docket, but after nearly three weeks since the crash, no one has identified the motor carrier he was hauling for. The post Trucker Charged in Fatal I-81 Crash Released on Bond as Questions Swirl Over Crash Transparency appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Brad Jacobs-Led QXO Boosts Financing Deal to $3 Billion    (2026-01-12)
  QXO Inc. is raising another $1.8 billion from investors, boosting QXO’s total financing to $3 billion and will support the company’s acquisition strategy, according to a statement Jan. 12.
• Current, Former Executives Buy USA Truck From DSV    (2026-01-12)
  DSV said in October it was working on selling USA Truck, which did not fit its vision for asset-light North American on-road operations. USA Truck CEO George Henry will continue in the role.
• While global demand grew, U.S. container traffic fell in November    (2026-01-12)
  Global container demand grew 7.2% y/y in November, except in North America, where it fell 3.9%. The post While global demand grew, U.S. container traffic fell in November appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Activist investor Ancora carves out niche in transportation sector    (2026-01-12)
  Activist investment firm Ancora Alternatives has led five separate change campaigns in the transportation industry and sees further opportunity for engagement in the space. The post Activist investor Ancora carves out niche in transportation sector appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA called to suspend TQL authority over broker transparency: Complaint    (2026-01-12)
  A small fleet owner lodged an official request for FMCSA to suspend TQL's authority as the broker continues to use contract transparency...
• Tennessee needs citizenship/lawful stay documentation for thousands of CDL holders    (2026-01-12)
  The state alerted approximately 8,800 CDL holders who need to provide citizenship or lawful presence documentation. Also: German...
• Reduce the Impact of Heavy-Duty Repairs    (2026-01-12)
  Apply strategies to ensure unexpected over-the-road repairs don’t negatively impact your business.   Key activities to save time, reduce cost, improve repair quality, and stay up to date on repair progress.
• Prime expands refrigerated operations with Western Flyer Xpress deal    (2026-01-11)
  Prime Inc. announced a strategic partnership that transitions the refrigerated operations of Western Flyer Xpress into Prime’s Power Fleet Program. Prime, based in Springfield, Mo., is the largest refrigerator transportation […]
• Mexican National Arrested at Border After Alleged Kidnapping Spree Fits Pattern FBI Has Tracked for Decades    (2026-01-11)
  A 35-year-old Mexican national working for an Arizona-based trucking company was arrested at the border after allegedly targeting middle school girls and multiple women during a single night in Ellensburg, Washington. The case fits a disturbing pattern the FBI has tracked since 2004 through its Highway Serial Killings Initiative, which has linked more than 850 murders to long-haul truck drivers and currently tracks 450 active suspects. The post Mexican National Arrested at Border After Alleged Kidnapping Spree Fits Pattern FBI Has Tracked for Decades appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Tennessee Becomes Latest Target in Duffy’s CDL Compliance Crackdown    (2026-01-11)
  Tennessee has notified approximately 8,800 CDL holders that they must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence by April 6 or face an automatic downgrade to a standard driver's license. The move follows Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's escalating enforcement campaign that has already frozen California's non-domiciled licensing program and threatened multiple states with the loss of federal highway funds. The post Tennessee Becomes Latest Target in Duffy’s CDL Compliance Crackdown appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Borderlands Mexico: Tariff noise to stay loud in 2026, Flexport warns importers    (2026-01-11)
  This week in Borderlands Mexico: Tariff noise to stay loud in 2026, Flexport warns importers; Echo Global Logistics launches EchoXBorder; and LS Cable & System USA opens logistics hub near Po The post Borderlands Mexico: Tariff noise to stay loud in 2026, Flexport warns importers appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Warehouses empty in December    (2026-01-10)
  Inventory levels dropped at their fastest clip in over ten years according to the LMI in December. This lean management strategy could be a boon for trucking. The post Warehouses empty in December appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Another Truckers Association Sues FMCSA Over CDL Freeze    (2026-01-10)
  The Chinese American Truckers Association filed suit against FMCSA and California DMV this week, challenging an indefinite licensing freeze that has stranded qualified drivers in bureaucratic limbo. The post Another Truckers Association Sues FMCSA Over CDL Freeze appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Dragon in the Cab: How China Quietly Embedded Itself in American Trucking    (2026-01-10)
  Congress is scrambling to block Chinese purchases of farmland near bases. But nobody is systematically vetting who climbs into the cab to haul freight to and from military installations. Given everything we now know, shouldn't we at least ask the question? The post Dragon in the Cab: How China Quietly Embedded Itself in American Trucking appeared first on FreightWaves.
• USA Truck returned to private Arkansas-based ownership structure    (2026-01-10)
  USA Truck has returned being a privately run fleet with Arkansas-based ownership, which the company says marks a new chapter in its more than 40-year history. DSV has agreed to […]
• Last mile provider FAST Group’s post-merger meltdown: PE-backer freezes fund amid financial red flags    (2026-01-10)
  In the fast-paced world of e-commerce logistics, mergers are often hailed as game-changers, promising synergies, expanded networks, and economies of scale. But for FAST Group—the entity born from the August 2025 merger of Australian parcel delivery firm Sendle, U.S.-based FirstMile, and ACI Logistix—the honeymoon was short-lived. Just months after the deal closed, Sydney-based Federation Asset […] The post Last mile provider FAST Group’s post-merger meltdown: PE-backer freezes fund amid financial red flags appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Former, current USA Truck execs acquire TL carrier from DSV    (2026-01-09)
  Arkansas-based truckload carrier, USA Truck, has been acquired by a group of current and former leaders. The post Former, current USA Truck execs acquire TL carrier from DSV appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Lyft, Uber Drivers Protest Waymo Robotaxis in San Francisco    (2026-01-09)
  Drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco on Jan. 9, urging state regulators to exercise greater oversight of autonomous vehicles.
• Trump Promises Oil Execs 'Total Safety' in Venezuela    (2026-01-09)
  President Donald Trump called on oil executives to rush back into Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in investments to revive the country's petroleum reserves.
• North Carolina’s 54% CDL Failure Rate Exposes Licensing Rot    (2026-01-09)
  North Carolina's non-domiciled CDL program just posted the nation's worst audit numbers: 54% of licenses reviewed were issued illegally. Nearly $50 million in federal funding is at stake. But if you've been paying attention, none of this should surprise you. The post North Carolina’s 54% CDL Failure Rate Exposes Licensing Rot appeared first on FreightWaves.