The sale would be the second multibillion-euro industrial carveout in Germany this year, as bankers are assembling debt packages to聽back聽an acquisition of Continental鈥檚 ContiTech unit.
February 10, 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.
Uniform Makers UniFirst, Cintas Renew Takeover Talks
UniFirst is engaging with Cintas after its larger rival resubmitted a $275-a-share takeover offer in聽December, Bloomberg reports.聽Cintas has been pursuing UniFirst for years.
February 10, 2026BYD Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump鈥檚 Tariffs in US Court
A Supreme Court decision on the legality of the levies is pending. Chinese company BYD's American units said they brought their suit as they鈥檙e not assured of a refund.
February 10, 2026Trump Threatens to Block New Bridge Between Detroit, Canada
The bridge project聽was negotiated by former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and paid for by the Canadian government to help ease congestion over the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor tunnel.聽
February 10, 2026Target Slashes 400 Supply Chain Roles in Overhaul
Improving store experiences is among new CEO Michael Fiddelke's key priorities as he seeks to reverse the retailer鈥檚 extended streak of weak sales.
February 9, 2026TCA Selects Jim Mullen as Incoming President
Truckload Carriers Association selected trucking policy expert Jim Mullen as its next president Feb. 9.聽Mullen, who steps into the role April 6, possesses a deep trucking background.
February 9, 2026US Lowers Reciprocal Tariff on Bangladeshi Goods
鈥淭he agreement will provide U.S. and Bangladeshi exporters unprecedented access to each other鈥檚 respective markets,鈥 the White House said in a statement.
February 9, 2026Quickway Owner Seeks Buyer for Carrier After Chapter 11 Filing
Paladin is the latest in a growing list of larger carriers to either shutter operations or declare bankruptcy amid the ongoing freight rate recession, including R&R Family of Cos.
February 9, 2026PFG Eyes Acquisitions, Builds War Chest After Merger Fails
Performance Food Group is on the hunt for further acquisitions after a quarter that saw profit and its war chest for deals swell even as a proposed merger with US Foods collapsed.
February 9, 2026XPO Focuses on Improvements After Adjusted EPS in Q4 Up 18%
CEO Mario Harik cites reduced damages and improved service quality that set company records in 2025 as a reflection of a commitment to enhanced customer experience.
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