Industry Deals14h ago
Commercial Fleet Sales Rise 8.7% as Rental Demand Falls
April commercial fleet sales rose to 73,350 vehicles, up 8.7% from a year earlier, while rental sales slipped and government buying jumped.
Industry Deals
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Industry Deals1w ago
Motive Files for $100M IPO as Fleet Software M&A Picks Up
Motive filed for a $100M IPO the same week Dealerware was sold to a VC-led group -- a one-two punch that signals the fleet software category is finally sorting itself out in public.
Industry Deals2w ago
Motive Files for $100M IPO as Fleet Software M&A Picks Up
Motive's S-1 lands the same week Dealerware sells to a VC-led group, putting two of the louder fleet software brands on different sides of the consolidation cycle.
Industry Deals2w ago
USA Truck Returns to U.S. Hands as M&A Activity Picks Up
A leadership-led buyout pulls USA Truck back from Danish ownership, while bankruptcy filings, a new federal oversight bill, and fresh ATRI research reshape the carrier landscape.
Industry Deals2w ago
Traton Bets on 2028 Platform as Carriers Bleed Cash and Capacity Tightens
Traton is gambling on a new commercial vehicle platform just as fleet failures mount, freight rates whipsaw, and Washington reshapes the rules of the road.
Industry Deals3w ago
Carrier Exits Keep Climbing as Weak Freight Rates Squeeze Small Operators Into 2026
Bankruptcies among small and mid-size carriers continue to mount through early 2026 as low freight rates, suppressed demand, and tightening regulatory enforcement make survival increasingly difficult for thin-margin operators.
Industry DealsApr 10, 2026
WEX Faces Proxy Fight as Institutional Shareholder Challenges Management
Fleet payments giant WEX is confronting a proxy battle over corporate governance. Meanwhile, Nexterna acquires FreightQuest from Cummins and NPTC expands fleet training programs.
Industry DealsMar 31, 2026
Two More Carriers Cease Operations as Industry Consolidation Continues
Standard Forwarding Freight and USPS contractor 10 Roads Express both announced closures, highlighting ongoing pressures in the trucking sector.
Industry DealsMar 31, 2026
Trucking Industry Sees Major M&A Activity Amid Regulatory Crackdowns
USA Truck undergoes privatization and subsequent sale while regulatory enforcement intensifies across North America, reshaping the commercial trucking landscape.
Industry DealsJan 28, 2026
Werner Enterprises Acquires FirstFleet in $245 Million Deal, Becomes Fifth-Largest Dedicated Carrier
Werner closes a $245M deal for dedicated carrier FirstFleet, adding 2,400 tractors and $615M in annual revenue.
Industry DealsJan 16, 2026
Fleet Industry Shakeup: Acquisitions, Safety Tech, and Regulatory Changes
Major M&A activity, autonomous vehicle milestones, and new DOT drug testing rates highlight significant shifts across the fleet industry.
Industry DealsJan 9, 2026
USA Truck Returns to Private Hands as Former Executives Complete Buyback from DSV
UTAC, LLC completes an all-cash buyback of USA Truck from DSV, returning the Arkansas carrier to private ownership.
Industry DealsDec 23, 2025
Fleet Industry Consolidation Accelerates as Ryder Expands Service Network
Ryder's acquisition of Georgia's Truck Service Depot highlights ongoing industry consolidation as fleet operators seek comprehensive service networks.
Industry DealsDec 5, 2025
Fleet Tech Consolidation Accelerates as Market Eyes $5.2B by 2032
M&A activity heats up in fleet management as Element acquires Car IQ, while Samsara dominates rankings and autonomous trucking gains momentum.
Industry DealsNov 14, 2025
Einride Eyes $1.8B SPAC IPO as Autonomous Trucking Heats Up
Swedish autonomous EV trucking company Einride plans to go public via SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III, targeting early 2026 completion.
Industry DealsOct 7, 2025
Geotab Acquires Verizon Connect International Operations
Major consolidation in telematics as Geotab expands global footprint through strategic acquisition of Verizon Connect's international business.
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