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PacLease Adds 17 US Franchise Sites in 2025

PacLease reported continued growth in 2025, adding 17 U.S. franchise locations as the company said it outperformed much of the broader lease-and-rental market.

January 23, 2026
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Knight-Swift Points to Capacity Cuts for Market Lift

Knight-Swift expressed optimism that capacity reductions will help improve market conditions, though the truckload carrier posted a net loss attributable to itself of $6.8 million in Q4.

January 23, 2026
BusinessSafetyLogistics

US Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Before Winter Storm

A winter storm expected to be the largest of the season is already causing major disruptions across the U.S., with airlines cutting more than 2,300 flights for Jan. 24.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsFor-Hire

Federal Agents Take Aim at ‘Cabotage’ in Arizona

Commercial truck drivers holding B-1 visas can haul freight between the U.S. and Mexico but are prohibited from domestic U.S. transport of goods, even if those goods are foreign in origin.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Oaktree, Anchorage Buy Into First Brands Bankruptcy Loan

Distressed-debt giants Oaktree Capital Management and Anchorage Capital have amassed positions in the bankruptcy financing for First Brands Group.

January 23, 2026
BusinessFuelPrivateTop 100

US Winter Storm Impacting Oil Markets

Frigid weather sweeping across much of the U.S. is starting to freeze oil and natural gas wells, threatening to disrupt production from North Dakota to Texas.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

DoorDash, Uber Can't Stop NYC Law Requiring 10% Tip Prompt

DoorDash and Uber Technologies lost a bid to block a New York City law requiring a tipping option be presented to customers at checkout from going into effect Jan. 26.

January 23, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Hits 9 Tankers With Sanctions Over Iranian Oil

The U.S. sanctions aim to prevent the targeted Iranians from doing business with Americans or accessing U.S. accounts. The targeted vessels are from Palau, Panama and other jurisdictions.

January 23, 2026
BusinessPrivate

Thyssenkrupp Explores Selling 30% Stake in Bearings Unit

Thyssenkrupp is in the midst of a broader streamlining program aimed at shedding legacy units and giving it more space to focus on higher-margin engineering and technology businesses. 

January 23, 2026
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Fleets Eye Bonuses, Work-Life Perks Amid Driver Shortages

Some fleet operators are mitigating the struggles of driver retention by fine-tuning their driver compensation programs and structuring operations to offer lifestyle improvements.

January 23, 2026

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