The Middle East accounts for about 9% of global output of aluminum, used in airplanes, food packaging and solar panels.

In early 2026, the primary parts-related issue for managers is cost containment, said Robert Braswell, TMC’s executive director.

Fleet maintenance leaders must negotiate a tricky balance between controlling costs and maximizing vehicle uptime through preventive maintenance.

Tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty engines produced starting in 2027 will make leasing more attractive, said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease.

Working together with major truck makers and industry suppliers, self-driving truck companies are preparing factories for mass production of driverless trucks.

While operating in a soft freight market that has been squeezing margins, carriers of all sizes have been relying on fuel cards for savings at the pump and tighter control over fuel spending.

Commercial truck parking challenges persist, but government leaders are increasingly paying attention, from the halls of Congress to statehouses and regional planning commissions.

Truck parking "is a nightmare after 4 or 5 p.m.,” professional truck ­driver Charles Rudd said. But private-sector parking models are emerging to fill the gaps left by public parking.

Fleets are increasingly utilizing wellness programs and technology to prioritize their drivers' health and wellness, in efforts to improve driver morale, performance and retention.

President Donald Trump on March 30 threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached soon.

Swiss food giant Nestlé says the cargo was stolen after leaving its production site in Italy last week for Poland.

The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in a high-margin industry segment.

JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.

The rule requires refiners to mix a record 25.82 billion gallons of biofuels into conventional diesel and gasoline this year, EPA says.

The 12 brands in the deal include Fram, Autolite and Trico, according to court documents dated March 25. 

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves will not seek re-election, ending a congressional career that began in 2001.

Iran is trying to set up a tolling system, seeking payments of as much as $2 million per voyage through the waterway.

Consumers expect prices to rise at an annual rate of 3.8% over the next year from 3.4% a month earlier, the biggest increase since April 2025.

Unlike earlier this week when Trump announced that talks with Iran were progressing, investors appear to be skeptical of the president's latest claim.

The agricultural engine maker pushes deeper into defense, positioning itself to benefit from Europe’s rearmament drive.