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FedEx names Jamere Jackson as next CFO

Jackson has been AutoZone’s CFO since January 2021, with responsibility for finance and store development. He also will be an executive vice president at FedEx.

October 26, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

ATRI names Page Siplon next president, COO

Siplon will join ATRI in November and work alongside current President Rebecca Brewster during a leadership transition. He will succeed Brewster when she retires in February 2027.

October 16, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

C.H. Robinson-RXO deal may spur brokerage consolidation

The Oct. 5 announcement quickly sparked discussion across the transportation industry about its competitive and technological implications.

October 6, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Rivian CFO Claire McDonough moves to GE Vernova

The leadership change injects a measure of uncertainty at Rivian as the company works to accelerate deliveries of its new, lower-cost line of vehicles.

August 28, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

JBS names Wesley Batista Filho as incoming global CEO

Wesley Batista Filho will take over as global CEO in January after spending the past three years leading the company’s U.S. division.

August 10, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Forward Air CEO optimistic about freight market tightening

“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.

August 7, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Traton executives tease International HD truck cab overhaul

A spokesperson for International could not provide more details immediately, but testing of a camouflaged new cab may have been spotted in the spring.

July 24, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

Evergreen Marine searched in insider trading probe

Evergreen Marine confirmed authorities had searched its premises, adding that the company was fully cooperating with the investigation.

July 6, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion

The transaction, announced July 1, would nearly triple the North American contract logistics operations of Ceva Logistics, CMA CGM’s logistics subsidiary.

July 1, 2026
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogisticsFor-Hire

Truckload Tightness Boosts FedEx Freight Backhauls, Revenue

FedEx Freight — North America's largest less-than-truckload carrier — benefited from spillover in backhaul lanes with heavier shipments, executives said.

June 26, 2026

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