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EquipmentShare, Motive to Weigh Marketing IPOs Next Week

EquipmentShare.com Inc. and Motive Technologies are set to begin formal marketing for their initial public offerings as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter.

January 9, 2026
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FTR Expects ‘Marginless Recovery’ for Trucking in 2026

The freight market outlook is underwhelming, with marginal rate increases unlikely to cover the ongoing rise in carriers’ costs, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence analysts.

January 9, 2026
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First Brands Sues Founder’s Brother for Fraud

Bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group has sued Edward James — its former executive and the brother of company founder Patrick James — and its largest creditor Onset Financial.

January 9, 2026
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Dart Transit Group Sold After 90 Years of Family Ownership

The acquisition does not change day-to-day operations. The Dart name and operating entities remain unchanged, and drivers, customers, leadership and staff will remain in place.

January 9, 2026
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North Carolina CDL Violations Mirror Other States’ Issues

The latest enforcement action from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy against a state over issuance of non-domiciled CDLs included a familiar list of alleged offenses.

January 9, 2026
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International Lines Up EPA 2027 S13 Powertrain

“We are marching forward as though this emissions regulation lands at the beginning of 2027,†said Dan Kayser, executive vice president of commercial operations at International.

January 8, 2026
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GM’s EV Charges Spike to $7.6 Billion as US Demand Crumbles

General Motors will take another $6 billion in charges tied to production cutbacks in its EV and battery operations as the financial fallout spreads from the weakening U.S. market for EVs.

January 8, 2026
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Congress Faces Jan. 30 Deadline on Transportation Funding

Absent enactment of a DOT funding bill by Jan. 30, certain transportation agencies would shut down or operate at minimum staffing levels.

January 8, 2026
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CES Shows How AI, Software Are Redefining Truck Technology

Many exhibitors and speakers at CES highlighted the shift toward software-defined vehicles that can be upgraded over time through remote updates without requiring hardware changes.

January 8, 2026
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FMCSA’s Barrs: Innovation Done Right Can Save Lives

FMCSA's new leader touted the life-saving potential of emerging technologies in the transportation industry at CES 2026 and said the agency will work to eliminate barriers to innovation.

January 8, 2026

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