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Final Conviction Handed Down in Multistate Cargo Theft Ring

The final defendant in a multimillion-dollar cargo theft ring that stretched across three states was recently sentenced by a federal court in Indiana.

January 26, 2026
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Estes Adds 6 More Terminals on Road to 14,000 Doors

Estes hinted that more purchases are likely in the pipeline, all part of an ongoing push to expand the carrier’s network now that it has fully incorporated terminals acquired from Yellow.

January 26, 2026
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Jan. 25 his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China, in a response to Trump’s tariff threat.

January 26, 2026
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DOD Creates Permanent Unit for Military Moves

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an immediate update to processes linked to the personal property moving system, designed to improve the experience for service members. 

January 26, 2026
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Snow, Cold Continue to Disrupt US After Storm

Deep snow — over a foot extending in a 1,300-mile swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school cancellations Jan. 26. 

January 26, 2026
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Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens

The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.

January 26, 2026
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US Natural Gas Jumps Almost 20% as Arctic Blast Takes Hold

The winter storm is estimated to have knocked offline almost 10% of U.S. natural gas production, just as demand for the heating and power plant fuel jumped.

January 26, 2026
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VW Halts Plans for Audi Factory in US as Tariffs Hit Profit

Volkswagen’s plans for a possible Audi factory in the U.S. aren’t progressing as U.S. tariffs add a burden and talks for local incentives haven’t yielded results, CEO Oliver Blume said.

January 26, 2026
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Eaton to Spin Off Its $5 Billion Vehicle Unit

Eaton on Jan. 26 announced it is pursuing a separation of its Vehicle and eMobility segments, as the electrical equipment maker looks to focus on high-growth businesses under new CEO Paulo Ruiz.

January 26, 2026
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US Natural Gas Logs Record Weekly Gain as Arctic Blast Looms

U.S. natural gas futures for February delivery surged 70% as the market braced for a historic winter storm that’s poised to send temperatures plummeting and boost demand for the heating fuel.

January 23, 2026

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