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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.
How FMCSA revived the English-language proficiency rule
The current enforcement environment reflects a return to a rule that dates to 1937 but was unevenly applied for much of the past decade.
South Bow to pay $26M in Keystone spill case in Kansas
Kansas and the Trump administration settled with the owner of the Keystone Pipeline over alleged Clean Water Act violations stemming from a 2022 oil spill.
International Q2 sales fall 8% on year, rise 21% versus Q1
International Motors’ sales fell 8% year over year in Q2 but climbed 21% compared with the first three months of 2026, parent company Traton Group said July 10.
DTNA to boost Mount Holly plant staffing after 2025 layoffs
The decision to bring back 400 workers and hire 200 more is one of the first public indications of the freight market rebound’s impact on truck demand.
Carmakers defeat most allegations in U.K. dieselgate case
The ruling is a blow to one of the largest mass claims in the country’s history and sets a precedent for similar cases against nine other carmakers in the U.K.
Oil prices drift after unclaimed airstrikes
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, slipped 0.5% to $75.92. That’s above the $72 it was at the start of the week.
Big battle brews over small stretch of spectrum
The federal review of a proposed backup geolocation network has drawn intense scrutiny as trucking and other industries battle over its potential downsides.
U.S. won't immediately put tariffs on aircraft, jet parts
President Donald Trump is instead directing the administration to negotiate with trading partners to adjust imports of those products.
VW sales plunge as automaker plans to halve number of brands
The Germany-based company said group sales fell 8.6% in the second quarter to just under 2.1 million vehicles. Sales in China plummeted by more than a third.
Class 8 orders post biggest gain of 7-month streak
North American Class 8 truck orders hit their largest year-over-year increase in seven months of consecutive gains.
VW targets model cuts of up to 50% after board showdown
Volkswagen plans to cut its sprawling model lineup by as much as 50%, a savings push that was announced after a closely watched supervisory board meeting.
EPA proposes cost-saving revision to 2027 truck emission rule
The EPA on July 9 proposed rolling back emission standards for new heavy-duty trucks, including buses, garbage trucks and semis.
Toyota’s shift to U.S. stokes fears for Mexican car industry
Growing uncertainty over future U.S.-Mexico trade ties is stoking concern that more Mexican auto production could lose out to U.S. factories.
Trucker jailed in Indiana in alleged $2.8M tungsten theft
Deepak Kumar, 31, is the subject of an ongoing investigation by Pennsylvania State Police after he was arrested in Indiana on June 27.
Crypto startup tries to put a barrel of oil on blockchain
Energy Substantiation wants oil suppliers to help support a digital token tied to physical crude.
Hormuz shipping nearly halted after U.S., Iran strikes
Observable movements in the world’s most vital energy conduit largely occurred along an Iran-approved route near the waterway’s north, while the U.S.-supported Omani corridor was quiet.
PepsiCo snack rebound stalls in second quarter
PepsiCo said consumers pulled back in the second quarter as gas prices rose, slowing its efforts to revitalize its North American snack business.
VW labor leaders pledge to fight deeper cuts pushed by CEO
Volkswagen’s influential labor leaders vowed to fight plans for large-scale job cuts and factory closures in Germany.