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Airport Waits Ease After TSA Officers Receive Back Pay

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 16:49
Airport wait times in Houston and Atlanta have eased after Transportation Security Administration officers received most of their missed pay. 

US Oil Tops $100 as War With Iran Escalates

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 15:45
U.S. oil prices ended March 30 above $100 a barrel for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

Uber Buys Chauffeur Booking App Blacklane

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:38
The deal will expand Uber’s offerings targeting business executives and wealthy consumers, a fast-growing segment of the business.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 30, 2026

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 30, 2026 print edition.

Workers Who Use Their Own Vehicles Hit Twice on Fuel Costs

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:25
Owners of diesel-powered vehicles have seen even steeper fuel price increases since the war started on Feb. 28.

Qatar-Exxon Golden Pass LNG Plant in Texas Starts Production

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:16
Global exports from the project are now expected to start in the second quarter of this year.

EPA Moves to Address DEF System Failures

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:47
The EPA has approved a change regarding sensor requirements for diesel exhaust fluid systems in response to complaints from frustrated truck owners.

Iran’s Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:12
So far in March, barely six vessels per day on average have traversed the strait. That compares with about 135 a day in normal times.

WTO Talks End With No Deal to Extend E-Commerce Tariff Ban

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:09
The prohibition shielding online trade from tariffs has been renewed every two years without lapsing since its inception in 1998.

GM to Add Overtime to Boost Gas Pickup Output

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 09:56
The company will run additional hours at its Flint, Mich., factory starting in June, but doesn’t plan to add more workers.

Transport Topics Launches Premium Content for Subscribers

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 09:00
Beginning March 30, Transport Topics will begin publishing a new selection of “Premium” stories on ttnews.com.

Attacks on Mideast Aluminum Plants Threaten Supply Crisis

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:08
The Middle East accounts for about 9% of global output of aluminum, used in airplanes, food packaging and solar panels.

How to Cut Fleet Maintenance Costs Without Cutting Corners

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
In early 2026, the primary parts-related issue for managers is cost containment, said Robert Braswell, TMC’s executive director.

Real-Time Cost Pressures Test Fleet Preventive Maintenance Schedules

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Fleet maintenance leaders must negotiate a tricky balance between controlling costs and maximizing vehicle uptime through preventive maintenance.

Leasing Demand Rises as Fleets Confront 2027 NOx Rule

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty engines produced starting in 2027 will make leasing more attractive, said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease.

Autonomous Truck Developers Set Stage for Large-Scale Deployment

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Working together with major truck makers and industry suppliers, self-driving truck companies are preparing factories for mass production of driverless trucks.

Fuel Cards: Beyond Discounts at the Pump

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
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.

Federal Funding Spurs Action on Truck Parking

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
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 Breaks New Ground

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
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.

Carriers Turn to Wellness Tools to Support Truckers

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Fleets are increasingly utilizing wellness programs and technology to prioritize their drivers' health and wellness, in efforts to improve driver morale, performance and retention.

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