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BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

ArcBest Sees Bright Spots Amid Down Q4 Freight Market

The Fort Smith, Ark.-based logistics company posted a net loss from continuing operations of $8.12 million, or a loss of 36 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Dec. 31.

February 2, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Administration to Create Strategic Reserve for Rare Earths

The White House confirmed on Feb. 2 the start of 鈥淧roject Vault,鈥 which would initially be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and nearly $1.67 billion in private capital.

February 2, 2026
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo Seeks to Raise $16B, Making Valuation $110B

Parent company Alphabet would provide about $13 billion to the robotaxi firm, while the rest would come from others, including new investor Sequoia Capital, Bloomberg reports.

February 2, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Container Imports Ended 2025 in 4-Month Skid on Tariffs

The U.S., previously a leader in growth rates for container shipping, is now lagging much of the world.聽Inbound volumes in December dropped 6.4% from a year earlier to 1.9 million TEUs.

February 2, 2026
BusinessEquipment

The Hidden P&L Impact of Emissions Downtime

In Less-Than-Truckload Operations: Aftertreatment failures cost LTL fleets far more than parts and labor. This whitepaper outlines how emissions-related downtime impacts the P&L, explains why LTL duty cycles accelerate aftertreatment failures, and highlights how predictable, validated maintenance can restore operational stability and financial control.

February 1, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

How Ploger Boosted Revenue per Mile by 14.6%

Stop relying on manual spreadsheets. Learn how Ploger Transportation automated and optimized dispatching and spot-freight sourcing decisions with Optimal Dynamics. This case study reveals how they secured a 14.6% weekly revenue per mile boost and 21.4% more volume while building a more resilient network.

February 1, 2026
BusinessEquipment

The Complete Tire Lifecycle

A detailed report on how fleets maximize the value of their commercial truck tires and create a multi-stage asset that delivers value through three or more lifecycles.

February 1, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands Enters Mediation as Shutdown Looms

First Brands and its main creditors will start mediation sessions to potentially resolve a series of business-crippling disputes that have left the auto parts maker weeks away from a shutdown.

January 30, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal FreightTop 50Top 100

Schneider Expresses Renewed Determination After Q4 Results

Schneider responded to a disappointing fourth quarter with renewed resolve to improve operations and prepare for an expected freight upturn, the company reported Jan. 29.

January 30, 2026
BusinessEquipment

Trailer Orders End Year With Sequential Jump

U.S. trailer orders in December improved substantially from the previous month, and also improved over the prior-year level, according to ACT Research.

January 30, 2026

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