General News
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Exits Trump Cabinet
Unlike other recent Cabinet departures, Chavez-DeRemer’s exit was announced by a White House aide, not by the president on his social media account.
Prime Plans $160M Regional Hub in Georgia
Prime plans to spend more than $160 million building a regional hub for the southeastern U.S. near Griffin, Ga., the state’s governor, Brian Kemp, announced April 14.
Trump Invokes Defense Production Act for Energy Projects
President Trump has pushed to expand oil production, saying that will help ease energy bills and match the growing demand for power by industries like AI.
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan Advance Western Gateway Pipeline
California and Arizona boast some of the country’s highest gasoline and diesel prices, owing in part to a loss of West Coast refining capacity.
New York, California React Differently to FMCSA CDL Threats
New York is holding its ground despite a $73.5 million funding hit, while California complied — revoking thousands of licenses to avoid steeper losses.
J.J. Keller Launches New Asset-Tracking Service
J.J. Keller & Associates recently introduced a new asset-tracking service, the Encompass Fleet Safety & Compliance Platform.
ATRI President Rebecca Brewster to Retire in 2027
American Transportation Research Institute President Rebecca Brewster will retire in early 2027 after 34 years with the organization, including 25 as its leader.
Hyundai Plans to Boost US Output to Offset Tariffs
Hyundai has grappled with U.S. tariffs, along with supply disruptions and uneven demand for electric vehicles, since its new CEO took over at the start of 2025.
U.S. Trailer Orders Defy Seasonal Slowdown With March Gain
U.S. trailer orders showed a sequential gain that defied seasonal expectations, given the historically expected slowdown that starts around March.
Why a Single Bypass Method Isn’t Enough
Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing.
Cleveland-Cliffs ‘No Longer in a Hurry’ on POSCO Deal
CEO Lourenco Goncalves cited improving U.S. steel prices and stronger demand from the American auto industry.
House Republicans Press HHS to Update Drug-Testing Rules
Federal drug-testing rules overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services are drawing renewed pressure from trucking interests.
Carney Says Canada's Economic Ties With US Are 'Weaknesses'
The prime minister cited tariffs and lack of business investment due to "the pall of uncertainty that's hanging over all of us."
Knight-Swift More Confident in Up Cycle Despite Guidance Cut
The carrier’s post-market announcement April 16 is intended to reset expectations ahead of the release of earnings for the first quarter on April 22.
Energy Chief Says Gas May Not Dip Below $3 Until Next Year
Gas prices “have likely peaked” and are certain to decline once there’s a “resolution” to the war with Iran, Chris Wright said on CNN.
US Weighs Tougher Auto Import Rules to Accelerate Reshoring
Officials have discussed requiring vehicle imports to have a minimum amount of U.S. parts, and limiting automakers' ability to lower their tariff rates under USMCA.
Businesses Can Now Claim Refunds for Trump Tariffs
Companies must submit declarations listing the goods on which they put billions of dollars toward the import taxes the Supreme Court subsequently struck down.
QXO to Buy TopBuild in $17 Billion Building Products Deal
The TopBuild acquisition makes QXO the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America.
Oil Prices Jump 5% as US, Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. benchmark crude gained $5.18, or 6.3%, to $87.88 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, gained 5.3% at $95.20 a barrel.
Interactive Map: Where the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America
Find out where the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.