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Escobedo underpins Mexican truck production growth in June
Mexican production of Class 8 trucks continued to rise in June, with an increase in output at International Motors’ Escobedo plant outpacing that of its peers.
Trump backs off plan to charge fees in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on July 14 backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf countries would instead invest in the United States.
Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, prompting 911 calls
Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, experiencing medical emergencies and even giving birth in the cars.
LTL carriers eye further growth due to truckload constraints
LTL carriers are seeing stronger demand, rising shipment weights and higher rates as truckload capacity tightens, fueling optimism for the second half of 2026.
Uber is in advanced talks to acquire Delivery Hero
Uber has previously approached Delivery Hero with an offer of 33 euros per share, but investors have been betting that a higher price will be required to seal the deal.
Falling gas prices cut inflation last month
Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said July 14.
Oil prices soar over $85 as fighting flares in Middle East
The price of Brent crude climbed 3.5% to $86.18 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on July 13. U.S. benchmark crude was up 3.1% at $80.55 a barrel.
Here's why it's so difficult for U.S. to fully reopen Hormuz
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar flows likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of U.S. troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
EPA proposes end to DEF derates to mixed reception
EPA has proposed ending diesel exhaust fluid-related engine derates, replacing the gradual dialing back of truck performance with visual or audible notifications.
US budget deficit widens as tariff refunds surge
A large wave of refunds for tariffs declared illegal by the Supreme Court caused the first widening in the federal deficit since the start of this fiscal year.
Trump’s Jones Act waiver sparks long-term policy fight
Oil and gas groups say the waiver lowered fuel costs and improved supply, while maritime advocates warn it threatens shipbuilding investment, jobs and national industry capacity.
Iran shipped 57M barrels of crude oil between U.S. blockades
In the period between the two U.S. naval blockades, Tehran was able to ship at least 2.2 million barrels a day, a very high level by recent standards.
UAE tells OPEC its oil production surged by 80% in June
Abu Dhabi found workarounds for the Iran war and was free to pump more barrels after leaving the producer group.
Stellantis shipments climb 10% on growth in North America
Shipments in North America jumped 38% as the automaker brought back models such as the Ram 1500 pickup truck with a Hemi V8 engine.
VW CEO outlines up to 50,000 more job cuts
VW has come through some tumultuous weeks, with a worsening business outlook prompting renewed pressure to make cuts.
Oil prices leap as U.S. and Iran carry out airstrikes
The price of Brent crude, the international standard, was up 2.3% at $77.72 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude added 2.1% to $72.92 per barrel.
U.S., Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz in latest attacks
The United States and Iran each asserted July 13 they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.
Relaunch: Welcome to the new Transport Topics
Transport Topics' relaunch reflects how trucking operates today and how readers use the news, writes Kala Burke, TT's senior vice president of operations.
Small brokers and carriers face pressure after SCOTUS ruling
Even brokers that have prioritized compliance and safety could face a more difficult operating environment, trucking and logistics leaders said.
Carrier selection comes under scrutiny
The Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery ruling has raised the stakes for how freight brokers approach carrier selection, documentation and liability exposure.