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Trump’s Venezuela oil venture eyes 150% output hike by 2028

5 hours 30 min ago
North American Blue Energy Partners is aiming to increase production to 500,000 barrels a day by the end of 2028 from about 200,000 currently. 

Diesel futures top $5 a gallon for first time since 2022

6 hours 6 min ago
Higher futures prices for diesel, seen as the workhorse of the global economy, typically ripple through to the pump and stoke inflation.

DHS launches 24/7 CDL fraud tip line

6 hours 53 min ago
DHS launched a 24-hour tip line to report suspected commercial driver license fraud, the latest step in a federal crackdown on illicit activity in trucking.

Port of L.A. hits 3-month record as cargo peak stretches on

7 hours 33 min ago
Dockworkers at the busiest U.S. container gateway moved more than 2.9 million container units in June, July and August combined, marking the busiest three-month period in the port’s history.

Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing

8 hours 18 min ago
The armed conflicts, trade wars and extreme weather events hammering maritime supply chains are signs of a “structural shift” for global trade.

Mexican Class 8 truck production accelerates further

8 hours 38 min ago
Overall, Mexican commercial vehicle production in August totaled 16,389 trucks and buses, up 100.2% year on year. Production also jumped 24.9% month on month.

Surging tanker rates signal a deepening global energy crisis

8 hours 47 min ago
Freight analysis from data intelligence firm Kpler suggests daily earnings for VLCCs will stay above $100,000 a day into next year, more than double historical levels.

Oil prices hit $105 after rising 4.3% the day before

8 hours 56 min ago
The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 4% to $105.26 a barrel, after rising 4.3% on Sept. 9.

Wholesale prices spike in latest sign of stubborn inflation

9 hours 31 min ago
The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 5.4% in August from a year ago, up from 4.7% in July.

Amazon Air crash puts contractor model in focus again

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:45
Amazon’s use of contract cargo carriers may limit its liability after a fatal Miami crash involving an Amazon-branded jet.

Florida county employees charged in CDL fraud scheme

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:00
The felony charges stem from the alleged misuse of a state CDL reciprocity process involving transferring out-of-state licenses to Florida.

Yellow estate settles with remaining 4 pension plans

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 13:47
The settlement ushered through by Yellow’s liquidating trust has the backing of the largest shareholder of Yellow, MFN Partners, unlike earlier versions.

Founder of cargo booking platform Freightos seeks new chairman

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 13:30
The founder of cargo booking platform Freightos is calling for a board shake-up including the ouster of Chairman Udo Lange, citing a drop in the company’s share price.

Iran ready for more intense war, won’t relent, official says

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 11:31
Tehran has no intention of backing down in the face of an American naval blockade and attacks on its oil tankers, said the official, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters.

House advances DERA funding extension

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 10:07
The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a program that aims to retrofit or replace older diesel trucks and engines.

Lyft offers Waymo robotaxi rides in Nashville

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 09:01
Ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber have been partnering with robotaxi developers to prepare for a future where driverless vehicles could increasingly threaten their core businesses.

Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 09:00
The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.

ZF CEO calls China 'center of gravity' for electric trucks

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 08:26
Electric trucks already account for about 30% of the Chinese market and ZF expects that share to rise toward 50%, CEO Mathias Miedreich told reporters.

High diesel prices could persist as supply disruptions mount

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 08:00
The global refining sector’s diesel crunch is likely to result in tight supply for the coming months, keeping prices high and weighing on demand.

U.S. bans dairy products, alcohol and motorcycles from Canada

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 07:37
The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada kicked in earlier Sept. 8 on $20 billion in U.S. imports.

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