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Carney Taps Veteran Charette as Chief Trade Negotiator to US

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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

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, 2026
BusinessLogistics

Macquarie-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, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Genuine 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, 2026
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Hapag-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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPerspective

Perspective: 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, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Montgomery 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Paccar 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Mexican 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, 2026
BusinessEquipmentFuel

First 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

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