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Truck Driver Labor Pool Shows Signs of Q4 Tightening

The pool of available truck drivers showed signs of tightening during the fourth quarter amid a freight market that continues to face headwinds, according to experts.

February 10, 2026
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Bankers Start Work on $7.7B Debt for VW Diesel Engine Unit

The sale would be the second multibillion-euro industrial carveout in Germany this year, as bankers are assembling debt packages to聽back聽an acquisition of Continental鈥檚 ContiTech unit.

February 10, 2026
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BYD Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump鈥檚 Tariffs in US Court

A Supreme Court decision on the legality of the levies is pending. Chinese company BYD's American units said they brought their suit as they鈥檙e not assured of a refund.

February 10, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Quickway Owner Seeks Buyer for Carrier After Chapter 11 Filing

Paladin is the latest in a growing list of larger carriers to either shutter operations or declare bankruptcy amid the ongoing freight rate recession, including R&R Family of Cos.

February 9, 2026
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Walmart Invests $330M to Update Louisiana Distribution Center

Modernization is slated to start next year at Walmart's Opelousas distribution center near Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The facility is located some 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.

February 6, 2026
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Werner Shifts Away From One-Way During Tough Q4

鈥淲e see signs of encouragement for the industry and Werner as we move into 2026,鈥 Werner CEO Derek Leathers said during a call with investors.

February 6, 2026
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Tight Truckload Capacity Among Factors in RXO's Q4 Net Loss

Asset-light transportation provider RXO reported significant sales momentum in Q4 2025, despite the current freight environment, as truckload capacity continued to tighten.

February 6, 2026
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Cummins Weighs Stronger Prospects for EPA 2027 Pre-Buy

A rosier picture is certainly welcome after what Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith called 鈥渁 long dry spell鈥 for the heavy-duty truck sector in North America.

February 6, 2026
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Waymo Says Genie 3 Simulations Can Boost Robotaxi Rollout

Alphabet鈥檚 Waymo said it is using DeepMind鈥檚 Genie 3 AI model to create realistic, digital worlds for its autonomous driving technology to train on edge-case scenarios.

February 6, 2026
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BYD鈥檚 $60B Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs

BYD鈥檚 Hong Kong-listed shares are down this week after disappointing sales data, extending a selloff that has shaved off more than $60 billion in market value since May.

February 6, 2026

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