Janice Charette will work with the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, Dominic LeBlanc, on the joint review of the trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
February 17, 2026Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Mexico鈥檚 Fuel Smuggling Crackdown Hobbles Automakers
Ford has a plant in Chihuahua, GM and Stellantis operate five in Coahuila, Nissan has production in Aguascalientes while Guanajuato is home to complexes聽for GM, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Toyota and VW.聽
February 17, 2026Macquarie-Led Group to Buy Qube Holdings for $8.3 Billion
Qube operates a transport and trade network that handles goods and services, including outbound grain and cottonseed shipments. It has operations in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.聽
February 17, 2026Genuine Parts to Split Automotive and Industrial Businesses
The decision comes at a volatile time for the automotive business, which is grappling with high costs, economic uncertainty and affordability challenges for consumers.
February 17, 2026Hapag-Lloyd to Buy Competitor Zim in $4.2 Billion Deal
Hapag-Lloyd is buying Israel鈥檚 Zim Integrated Shipping Services as the German shipping company aims to grow in size and bolster its presence in Asia.
February 17, 2026Perspective: Restoring Integrity Is Key to Trucking鈥檚 Future
The trucking industry's path forward begins with restoring professionalism and integrity. Safety, reliability and trust in America鈥檚 supply chain depend on it, writes ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.
February 17, 2026Montgomery Transportation Founder to Launch Flatbed Carrier
Alabama-based Second Mile Transport will begin with 145 power units. The company has ordered 195 aluminum 53-foot trailers and already has 70 drivers signed up.
February 13, 2026Paccar Targets 35% N. American Heavy-Duty Truck Market Share
Paccar is aiming for a 35% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market, set to be aided by tariffs and production plant flexibility, senior executives told analysts Feb. 10.
February 13, 2026Mexican Heavy-Duty Truck Output Little Changed by Tariffs
President Trump introduced 25% tariffs on U.S. imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts on Nov. 1 as he seeks to reorient trade flows, although the full details are yet to emerge.
February 13, 2026First Brands Explores Shift to Chapter 7 for Certain Units
The company has so little cash that it has been operating on a week-to-week basis with help from automakers willing to pay in advance to keep vital parts flowing.
February 13, 2026