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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• 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) […]
• Prologis sees U.S. warehouse market tightening through 2026    (2026-01-21)
  Warehouse operator Prologis said vacancies have already peaked and it now anticipates rents will improve throughout 2026. The post Prologis sees U.S. warehouse market tightening through 2026 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• From invoice processing to strategic advantage: The evolution of freight audit and payment    (2026-01-21)
  For decades, freight invoice auditing occupied a quiet corner of the transportation or accounts payable department. The function was straightforward and limited in scope: audit the invoice, see if the charges look correct, and pay the bill. Finance teams received post-payment validation and basic reporting. Transportation departments received very little information other than what the […] The post From invoice processing to strategic advantage: The evolution of freight audit and payment appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Canada’s Pipeline Problem Returns as Oil Sands Output Surges    (2026-01-21)
  The increase in rationing threatens to widen the discount for Canadian oil at a time when crude prices are already falling amid a glut of supplies.
• Echo Global Logistics acquires ITS Logistics to create $5.4 billion combined entity    (2026-01-21)
  Echo gets 4 million square feet of warehouse space and a massive drop trailer pool. The post Echo Global Logistics acquires ITS Logistics to create $5.4 billion combined entity appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Benchmark diesel price rises after eight weeks of declines    (2026-01-21)
  The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for the first time in eight weeks. The post Benchmark diesel price rises after eight weeks of declines appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA Delivers on 30-Year Promise With Motus Registration System    (2026-01-21)
  If you got an email from FMCSA this week telling you to prepare for Motus, you might have rolled your eyes. Another promise to modernize. We’ve heard this song before. This one actually matters. The post FMCSA Delivers on 30-Year Promise With Motus Registration System appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Winter Storm to Sweep Across US This Week    (2026-01-21)
  A massive winter storm will sweep across a huge swath of the U.S. starting Jan. 23, freezing Texas before roaring up the East Coast, where New York City is seeing a strong chance of heavy snow.
• What happens if Dallas gets iced in?    (2026-01-21)
  20% of America’s freight moves through the Metroplex. The post What happens if Dallas gets iced in? appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Outgoing governor signs New Jersey hazmat rail bill    (2026-01-21)
  A bill signed into law by outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy regulates hazardous-material trains in the state.  The post Outgoing governor signs New Jersey hazmat rail bill appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Winter storm targets key freight corridors across the Southeast    (2026-01-21)
  A powerful winter storm is setting its sights on a wide swath of the Southeast and the lower Midwest this weekend, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, freezing rain, and ice that could significantly disrupt road travel and regional freight movement. Meteorologists say the setup is particularly concerning for southern states that are less equipped […] The post Winter storm targets key freight corridors across the Southeast appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Subzero temps will freeze U.S. trucking this weekend    (2026-01-21)
  Trucking operations in the Midwest will halt this weekend. The post Subzero temps will freeze U.S. trucking this weekend appeared first on FreightWaves.
• A. Duie Pyle bets on port-adjacent LTL hub near Port of Virginia    (2026-01-21)
  A. Duie Pyle is expanding near the Port of Virginia with an integrated LTL and warehousing facility. The post A. Duie Pyle bets on port-adjacent LTL hub near Port of Virginia appeared first on FreightWaves.
• EU Freezes US Trade Deal Approval Over Greenland Threats    (2026-01-21)
  The Parliament’s trade committee postponed the vote indefinitely on Jan. 21, casting doubt on whether the pact will ever get across the finish line. 
• Winter storm set to hammer U.S. transportation networks    (2026-01-21)
  Highways, airports, and distribution centers to be most affected by icy weather. The post Winter storm set to hammer U.S. transportation networks appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US-Swiss Talks on Final Trade Deal to Start in February    (2026-01-21)
  The goal is to finalize a preliminary agreement that cuts U.S. levies on Swiss goods to 15% from 39%, which was the highest level among advanced economies.
• Hyundai's Value Leaps Past GM’s on Robotics    (2026-01-21)
  The Atlas robot is built by Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics unit and is set to work in the carmaker’s plants in 2028.  Partnerships with Nvidia and Google DeepMind in robotics have further fueled interest. 
• Prologis sees record lease signings in 2025    (2026-01-21)
  Logistics real estate investment trust Prologis reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with analysts’ expectations. The post Prologis sees record lease signings in 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Continental’s Unit Sale Faces Uphill Struggle    (2026-01-21)
  Continental's industrial ContiTech unit is set to miss targets because of weak demand and other expenses, raising doubts about the price the division will fetch in its sale process.
• Macron Urges EU to Consider Trade 'Bazooka' Over Tariffs    (2026-01-21)
  Rattled by President Trump's aggression toward Greenland, the EU is readying counter-measures against the U.S., including the  “trade bazooka" touted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
• Major container carrier reverses course on Red Sea return    (2026-01-21)
  A major ocean container line reversed its decision to return to the Red Sea just weeks after resuming scheduled sailings through the troubled trade route. The post Major container carrier reverses course on Red Sea return appeared first on FreightWaves.
• New Trump Greenland threats rattle global shipping    (2026-01-21)
  Ocean container shipping holds its collective breath as Trump threatens new EU tariffs over Greenland purchase. The post New Trump Greenland threats rattle global shipping appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Drone Delivery Startup Zipline Eclipses $7.6B Valuation    (2026-01-21)
  Zipline, a drone delivery and logistics startup, has raised more than $600 million in new funding, boosting its valuation to $7.6 billion, as it expands commercial deployments.
• Cargo theft remains elevated across U.S. and Mexico as organized crime adapts    (2026-01-21)
  BSI Consulting identified rail cargo theft as a top area of concern, particularly in the U.S. Southwest and Midwest. The post Cargo theft remains elevated across U.S. and Mexico as organized crime adapts appeared first on FreightWaves.
• US Seizes Seventh Sanctioned Oil Tanker Tied to Venezuela    (2026-01-21)
  U.S. military forces seized a seventh tanker near Venezuela on Jan. 20 as the Trump administration continues to pressure the South American country to halt its use of sanctioned ships.
• Truckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law report    (2026-01-21)
  The Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck...
• Custom Rigs Showdown finals: 1968 Peterbilt 358A takes on 1982 359    (2026-01-21)
  Cast your votes for your favorite Custom Rigs video between Todd Scruggs' 1982 Peterbilt 359 and Shawn Wright's 1968 Peterbilt...
• The problem with truck driver training: CDL school owner urges stronger regs, audits    (2026-01-21)
  Driving Academy Tallahassee owner A.J. Frankie believes DOT should focus on improving the Entry-Level Driver Training regulations...
• US to Expand Venezuela Oil Access for Traders, Refiners    (2026-01-20)
  The US government plans to allow more trading companies beyond Vitol Group and Trafigura Group to purchase Venezuelan crude, a Trump administration official said.
• December Medium-Duty Truck Sales Cap Sluggish 2025    (2026-01-20)
  Classes 4-7 retail truck sales for the month decreased 15.5% to 19,082 units from 22,586 a year earlier. Medium-duty sales haven’t trended ahead of the prior year since January 2025.
• International Motors Q4 Truck, Bus Sales Skid 34% From '24    (2026-01-20)
  International Motors’ sales volumes dived 34% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 15,800 trucks and buses from 23,800 in the year-ago period, parent company Traton said Jan. 20.
• Ag container shipments power South Carolina inland port gains    (2026-01-20)
  Soybeans and retail goods fueled a 33% bump in container volume at Inland Port Dillon in 2025.  The post Ag container shipments power South Carolina inland port gains appeared first on FreightWaves.
• USPS solicits retailers to reserve last-mile delivery capacity    (2026-01-20)
  The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new platform for e-commerce retailers to submit bids for its last-mile delivery service. The post USPS solicits retailers to reserve last-mile delivery capacity appeared first on FreightWaves.
• OOIDA warns of data bias in FMCSA safety inquiry    (2026-01-20)
  OOIDA is challenging FMCSA crash-risk research, claiming its reliance on telematics and a lack of control groups will produce unscientific results. The post OOIDA warns of data bias in FMCSA safety inquiry appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Flexport launches tariff refund calculator as Supreme Court weighs tariff authority    (2026-01-20)
  As U.S. importers wait on a Supreme Court decision that could upend the last year of work with constantly changing tariffs, a new tool from Flexport is offering businesses a way to quantify what has largely been an abstract legal debate: how much money they might actually get back. Flxport  launched a Tariff Refund Calculator, […] The post Flexport launches tariff refund calculator as Supreme Court weighs tariff authority appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Trump's Greenland Threats Spark Outrage and Defiance From EU    (2026-01-20)
  Trump's threats have sparked outrage and a flurry of diplomatic activity across Europe, as leaders consider retaliatory tariffs and the first-ever use of the EU’s anti-coercion instrument.
• Long Beach volume to double to 20M containers by 2050    (2026-01-20)
  The Port of Long Beach, half of the busiest U.S. container gateway,  is laying plans to double throughput to 20 million containers by 2050. The post Long Beach volume to double to 20M containers by 2050 appeared first on FreightWaves.
• USPS proposal requiring small parcel dimensions raises compliance fears    (2026-01-20)
  Businesses are worried that they will incur higher costs to comply with a proposed rule from the U.S. Postal Service that would require submission of parcel dimensions for small packages. The post USPS proposal requiring small parcel dimensions raises compliance fears appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Supreme Court Again Doesn’t Rule on Tariffs    (2026-01-20)
  The court is preparing to begin a four-week recess, and under its usual procedures for releasing opinions, the next potential day for a tariff decision is Feb. 20.  
• Wall Street Slumps After Tariff Threats Over Greenland    (2026-01-20)
  President Donald Trump said he would charge a 10% import tax on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland because they oppose his Greenland threats.
• R&R Family of Companies sells WLX/WLE units to CJK Group    (2026-01-20)
  R&R Family of Companies has sold its WLX/Western Logistics Express unit to CJK Group just days after closing carrier Taylor Express. The post R&R Family of Companies sells WLX/WLE units to CJK Group appeared first on FreightWaves.
• China’s Soy Purchases Hit 12 Million Tons to Meet US Pledge    (2026-01-20)
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Jan. 20 in an interview on Fox Business that Vice Premier He Lifeng confirmed to him that China has completed their soybean purchases.
• Shippers told autonomous technology could lure freight from trucks to rail     (2026-01-20)
  SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – If there’s a white whale that railroads have long hunted, it’s the goal of converting truck traffic to rail. It’s a centerpiece of Union Pacific’s effort to show public benefits to its merger with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: UNP, NSC), but the goal is hardly a new one. Janet Drysdale, chief commercial officer […] The post Shippers told autonomous technology could lure freight from trucks to rail  appeared first on FreightWaves.
• FMCSA Renews CMV Marking Rules as Industry Grapples With Violations and Fraud    (2026-01-20)
  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on renewing its commercial motor vehicle marking requirements. While the FMCSA documents over 153,000 marking violations in 2024 alone, an underground economy of swapped placards helps chameleon carriers and Carrier Identity thieves stay one step ahead of investigators. The post FMCSA Renews CMV Marking Rules as Industry Grapples With Violations and Fraud appeared first on FreightWaves.
• Insurance Was Trucking’s Last Real Barrier to Entry. It Collapsed.    (2026-01-20)
  A credit card and fifteen minutes can now put an unvetted operator behind the wheel of 80,000 pounds, with full legal authority to share the road with your family. The underwriting standards that once kept dangerous carriers off the highway have collapsed, and everyone from crash victims to taxpayers is footing the bill. The post Insurance Was Trucking’s Last Real Barrier to Entry. It Collapsed. appeared first on FreightWaves.