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GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Fleets Can Target the ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ of Decarbonization

Although zero-emission technologies are available, fleet operators also can achieve significant progress toward decarbonization through pragmatic, intermediate steps to improve efficiency.

February 11, 2026
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

QXO Set to Buy Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion

QXO agreed to buy Kodiak Building Partners to expand its construction products business into key U.S. markets. The deal will be funded with $2 billion of cash and 13.2 million shares.

February 11, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Ford Outlook Improves as Tariff Bill Weighs on 2025 Results

An unexpected change in tariff provisions cost Ford about $900 million in savings it expected last year, Chief Financial Officer Sherry House told reporters on Feb. 10.

February 10, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

House Panel Advances Bill on Electric Car Door Safety

The Securing Accessible Functional Emergency Exit Act, or SAFE Exit Act, was forwarded to the full committee during a markup session on Feb. 10 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

February 10, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

EPA Poised to Scrap 2009 Endangerment Finding

A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the plans, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

February 10, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Tesla Semi to Offer 2 Range Options, Company Says

Tesla will offer two versions of its long-awaited Class 8 battery-electric tractor, the Semi, the electric vehicle manufacturer confirmed.

February 10, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Nebraska Says Self-Repair Permitted on DEF Systems

Nebraska is asking truckers and farmers to report problems with DEF systems in order to hold manufacturers accountable for service issues, while telling consumers they have a right to self-repair.

February 10, 2026
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Transfix Adds GenLogs Fraud-Tracking Tools to TMS

Transfix is integrating GenLogs’ roadside sensor network and AI-driven freight intelligence into its TMS as it seeks to help brokers address rising fraud and verify who is hauling their loads.

February 10, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Honda Reports Declining Profit on Tariffs, EV Policies

Sales for the three quarters through December dipped 2.2% to $102.6 billion from the previous year. Honda stuck to its full fiscal-year profit forecast at $1.9 billion.

February 10, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFor-HirePrivate

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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