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Amazon Is Closing Its Fresh Grocery, Go Convenience Stores

Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores will close, the company said in a blog post on Jan. 27, with some locations converted into Whole Foods Market stores.

January 27, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

UPS Plans on Revenue of $89.7B in 2026, Above Expectations

Earnings in the fourth quarter were $2.38 a share, topping the $2.21 average of analyst estimates. Sales of $24.5 billion also beat expectations.

January 27, 2026
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Mack Trucks Expands Pennsylvania History Museum

During Allentown’s State of the City address, Mack announced the additions to the facility, which also includes areas where customers can inspect their new truck and drive it on a test track. 

January 27, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Increase Tariffs on South Korean Goods

President Trump said on social media that import taxes would be raised on autos, lumber and pharmaceutical drugs from South Korea with the rate on other goods going from 15% to 25%.

January 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

GM Expects Profit to Grow $2 Billion This Year

GM’s new guidance rests on selling more of its largest trucks and SUVs such as its GMC Sierra and Cadillac Escalade — and fewer electric vehicles.

January 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Deep Freeze Wreaks Havoc on Texas Oil Producers, Refiners

A massive winter storm that swept the U.S. over the weekend crippled oil and gas producers and the industrial plants that refine the raw commodities into everything from gasoline to plastics.

January 27, 2026
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Amerit Expands Fleet Operations to London

Amerit Fleet Solutions has expanded into London as part of a broader international growth strategy, establishing its first operation outside North America, Amerit announced Jan. 21.

January 27, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler Truck Unveils New GenH2 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model

Series production of the fuel cell trucks is still targeted for the early 2030s. Until midway through 2025, Daimler Truck expected to begin serial production toward the end of the 2020s.

January 26, 2026
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Perspective: Carriers Must Engineer Their Own Profit

For many carriers, the cost to operate now outpaces the revenue coming in. The market isn’t going to hand back the margin it took. We have to build it ourselves, writes PCS Software CEO Mark A. Hill.

January 26, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Duffy Drives 91ÊÓÆµ Agenda Highlights at Car Show

Secretary Sean Duffy said that while DOT’s resources are directed to primarily protect motorists, another key priority is enhancing existing infrastructure with emerging safety technologies.

January 26, 2026

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