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Amazon in Talks to Commit $50 Billion to OpenAI

5 hours 10 min ago
The ChatGPT maker has held discussions with Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank Group for a new funding round, according to a person familiar with the matter. Details still could change.

Jim Filter to Follow Mark Rourke as Schneider CEO in July

7 hours 22 min ago
Jim Filter currently holds the title of executive vice president and group president of transportation and logistics and will join the board when he takes up his new role.

Nvidia and Mercedes Advance Robotaxi Partnership

8 hours 10 min ago
“Together, Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia and Uber will build a global platform that makes autonomous driving available to everyone,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said.

Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers

8 hours 52 min ago
The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.

AI, Cost Discipline Lift C.H. Robinson in Tough Q4

9 hours 20 min ago
C.H. Robinson Worldwide used cost discipline and leveraged technology like artificial intelligence to gain market share despite fourth-quarter obstacles.

First Brands Founder Indicted on Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

9 hours 46 min ago
Patrick and Edward James were each charged with nine counts, including continuing financial crimes enterprise, wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Shutdown Risk Puts $200M Truck Parking on Hold

10 hours 31 sec ago
A bill that would give a significant funding boost for projects aimed at expanding access to truck parking nationwide appears stuck in the Senate.

Judge Denies Bid to Make California Issue Non-Domiciled CDLs

11 hours 44 min ago
A federal judge refused a request by Chinese American truckers to force the California Department of Motor Vehicles to resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses.

Caterpillar Earnings Boosted by AI Data Center Power Demand

12 hours 25 min ago
The company’s power and energy segment — now Caterpillar’s biggest and fastest-growing segment — posted a 25% profit jump compared to the year-earlier period.

Toyota Keeps Title as Top Carmaker With Record Sales in 2025

12 hours 40 min ago
Toyota kept its title as the world’s biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition.

US Trade Gap Widens From Smallest Since 2009 as Imports Rise

12 hours 59 min ago
The goods and services trade gap nearly doubled from the prior month to $56.8 billion, Commerce Department data showed Jan. 29. The trade data has been prone to volatility related to trade policy.

Situation in South Grows More Dire With Icy Roads, Outages

13 hours 38 min ago
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Jan. 30 in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.

Tesla Makes Smallest Annual Profit Since the Pandemic

13 hours 59 min ago
The company reported Jan. 28 that net income last year dropped 46% to $3.8 billion despite the introduction of cheaper models and CEO Elon Musk's promise to remain laser-focused on the company.

Norfolk Southern Profit Slips 12% Amid Merger Costs

14 hours 17 min ago
Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy as well as unusual costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific in an $85 billion deal.

Werner Boosts Dedicated Unit With FirstFleet Acquisition

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 16:03
Werner Enterprises is set to acquire privately owned dedicated truckload specialist FirstFleet and associated real estate for a combined $282.8 million.

Home Depot Cuts Jobs and Orders Staff Back to Office

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 15:45
The company is eliminating roles associated with its store support center and mandating a five-day in-office schedule for corporate workers, a spokesman confirmed to Bloomberg News.

Rising Mexican Fuel Production Threatens US Fuel Exports

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 15:02
The rise in fuel production is being driven largely by the ramp-up of the Dos Bocas plant. The refinery operated at 77.5% of its installed capacity in December, its best performance to date.

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged While Upgrading View of US Growth

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 14:32
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 Jan. 28 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5%-3.75%. The two dissenting were in favor of a quarter-point reduction.

FMCSA Issues HOS Waiver for 40 States After Storm

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 14:10
The HOS regulatory suspension, which took effect Jan. 23, is scheduled to end Feb. 6. FMCSA indicated it would continue to evaluate and assess winter weather conditions nationwide

VTNA, Mack to Pause Production for a Week at Points in Q1

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 14:05
Yet the truck manufacturer is increasingly optimistic about the prospects for demand growth as 2026 progresses, lifting its full-year industrywide sales expectations by 15,000 trucks or 6%.

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