Jim Filter currently holds the title of executive vice president and group president of transportation and logistics and will join the board when he takes up his new role.
January 29, 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.
Nvidia and Mercedes Advance Robotaxi Partnership
鈥淭ogether, Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia and Uber will build a global platform that makes autonomous driving available to everyone,鈥 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said.
January 29, 2026Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers
The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.
January 29, 2026AI, Cost Discipline Lift C.H. Robinson in Tough Q4
C.H. Robinson Worldwide used cost discipline and leveraged technology like artificial intelligence to gain market share despite fourth-quarter obstacles.
January 29, 2026First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
Patrick and Edward James were each charged with nine counts, including continuing financial crimes enterprise, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
January 29, 2026Shutdown Risk Puts $200M Truck Parking on Hold
A bill that would give a significant funding boost for projects aimed at expanding access to truck parking nationwide appears stuck in the Senate.
January 29, 2026US Trade Gap Widens From Smallest Since 2009 as Imports Rise
The goods and services trade gap nearly doubled from the prior month to $56.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 29.聽The trade data has been prone to volatility related to trade policy.
January 29, 2026Situation in South Grows More Dire With Icy Roads, Outages
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Jan. 30 in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.
January 29, 2026Caterpillar Earnings Boosted by AI Data Center Power Demand
The company鈥檚 power and energy segment 鈥 now Caterpillar鈥檚 biggest and fastest-growing segment 鈥 posted a 25% profit jump compared to the year-earlier period.
January 29, 2026Toyota Keeps Title as Top Carmaker With Record Sales in 2025
Toyota kept its title as the world鈥檚 biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition.
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