General News
Ship strikes in Hormuz leave both sides with economic pain
For Iran, the U.S. blockade of its oil exports has snuffed out a key part of its military funding and severely hobbled the $300 billion economy.
Operation Wicked Safe uncovers nearly 2,000 CMV violations
Participating state police agencies were from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
N.J. governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says such imports would violate federal law and noted at least one tanker carrying the fuel may be headed for the state.
VW supplier Schaeffler to cut 3,400 jobs, close 5 sites
Schaeffler, which supplies GM, BMW and others, said it’s responding to the downturn in the auto market and intensifying competition.
Higher oil prices boost Saudi Aramco profit
Saudi Aramco sold its oil for an average of $95.20 a barrel during the quarter, compared to $70.10 in the year-before quarter, the company said in a news release.
Oil prices rebound after U.S. attacks Iran
After falling nearly 8% on Nov. 2, Brent crude rose almost 2% to $106.50 per barrel early Nov. 3 after the U.S. attacked Iran's Qeshm Island.
Heniff to develop Ohio terminal for Cargill
Heniff Transportation Systems will develop a sweetener transload facility in Ohio dedicated to serving Cargill and its customers, Heniff announced Nov. 2.
Trucking awaits Congress’ next move on highway funds
The $36.8 billion funding lapse affects road, safety and bridge projects across the country as states and localities try to plan ahead.
Freight surge pushes Venezuelan oil exports to 8-month low
Global shipping costs soared after ongoing fighting upended flows from the Middle East and Russia, sending ships on longer voyages to secure supplies.
AIT to acquire Australia's Connor Anderson International
AIT Worldwide Logistics agreed to acquire Sydney-based freight forwarder Connor Anderson International, expanding AIT’s operations in Australia.
Stopped Trucks Carry Hidden Risk
A truck stopped on the highway shoulder is a hidden risk. KLLM Transport paired Fleetworthy Safety+ alerts with one rule: call every driver. Unauthorized stops fell to near zero.
Calibrate Your Driver Recruitment Strategy at the 2027 Recruitment & Retention Conference!
Attention all driver recruiting and retention professionals! The 24th Annual Recruitment and Retention Conference returns February 24-26, 2027, with a clear focus: helping transportation leaders make smarter recruiting and retention decisions.
TFI’s Bédard bemoans ‘broken record’ of disappointment in LTL
Longtime Chairman and CEO Alain Bédard told analysts and investors during TFI’s third-quarter 2026 earnings call that the carrier plans to raid its peers for manager replacements.
Factory production grows most since 2021
The production gauge notched its best reading since late 2021, data out Nov. 2 showed. A measure of new orders was the highest since July and remained well within expansionary territory.
Oil prices decline on hopes for progress on Iran war efforts
Oil prices dropped Nov. 2, with Brent crude down 5.9% to $106.65 per barrel. Still, that’s much higher than the roughly $65 that a barrel of crude was selling for at this time last year.
Canada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with U.S.
Canadian PM Mark Carney said the conversation built on recent discussions about the outlines of a deal that would create jobs, lower costs for families and protect Canada’s languages, culture and sovereignty.
BP completes Castrol lubricants unit sale to Stonepeak
BP agreed last year to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak Partners, marking a key milestone in the company’s efforts to reset its business after years of underperformance.
BP profit hits 18-year high on refinery boom
BP said profit jumped to the highest in 18 years as soaring refining margins boosted earnings, speeding up the energy giant’s efforts to fix its balance sheet and pay down debt.
FMCSA takes aim at HOS, SMS updates
The FMCSA has set its sights on further hours-of-service flexibility and enhancing its safety measurement system in the coming weeks and months.
Used Class 8 retail sales lose steam in September
ACT Research reported that the average retail sales price increased 11.5% to $64,007 from $57,383 the prior year but was down 1.9% sequentially from $65,234.