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The official rule repeals, which have been telegraphed for months, lay the groundwork for unwinding more federal climate regulations, experts say.

Aim Transportation Solutions acquired Fleetmaster Leasing Corp., adding about 400 vehicles to its operations and expanding its presence in the Columbus, Ohio, area.

DP World named Yuvraj Narayan as the new CEO and Essa Kazim as chairman, it said in a statement on Feb. 13. DP World has activities in 83 countries, including logistics sites in the U.S.

Aurora Innovation is about to triple its driverless truck network, expanding to 10 routes, after validating operations between Fort Worth, Texas, and Phoenix, the company said Feb. 11.

The embrace of technology was clear at Manifest 2026, where speakers and exhibitors presented ways the transportation sector can become smarter and faster by implementing AI and robotics.

The rollback plans were reported earlier by the Financial Times. Aluminum and other metals fell following the report, while shares of U.S. steelmakers and aluminum producers sank.

The move comes immediately on the heels of a trade deal with the U.S. that slashes punitive tariffs for Indian exports but demands that the country stop importing discounted Russian oil.

The report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and rents soared after the pandemic, with consumer prices about 25% higher than they were five years ago.

Joby is among a handful of startups developing eVTOL aircraft — electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles — to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

The warning came after Panama authorities invalidated CK Hutchison’s contract to operate the Balboa and Cristobal ports, seeking Maersk’s APM Terminals to run them in a transition phase.  

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, said Feb. 12 overall volumes fell 1.5% in the fourth quarter, less than analysts expected. 

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Ryder has yet to see meaningful near-term change in U.S. freight market conditions, incoming CEO John Diez said Feb. 11, prolonging the longest rate recession in industry memory.

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Transportation Stocks Rally on AI Backlash, Big Tech Pivot

The gauge — which contains industry stalwarts such as CSX, FedEx and Old Dominion Freight Line  — has been catapulted higher by strong data and a pivot away from the big tech winners of the last few years. 

Port of Keelung

US Reaches a Trade Deal to Lower Taiwan's Tariff Barriers

The agreement comes as the U.S. remains reliant on Taiwan for its production of computer chips, the exporting of which contributed to a trade imbalance of nearly $127 billion during 2025.

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Rivian’s R2 Launch Offers Investors Hope in Bleak EV Market

The EV manufacturer reported better-than-expected Q4 results and its first-ever annual gross profit, a key milestone after years of consistent losses.

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Mercedes to Sell Part of $14.2 Billion Daimler Truck Stake

Mercedes will offload part of its roughly 35% holding in Daimler Truck, CFO Harald Wilhelm said.  Even with extra cash from selling shares, Mercedes is bracing for a difficult year.

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