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Used Vehicle Sales Lift Ryder Q1 Results, 2026 Guidance

1 hour 17 min ago
“Outperformance was driven by higher retail volumes relative to our expectations, and retail pricing was stable sequentially,” said Ryder CEO John Diez.

Atlas Survey Signals Confidence in Corporate Relocation

1 hour 49 min ago
The moving industry is facing economic constraints, even as 61% of companies expect to boost relocation budgets in 2026, according to an Atlas Van Lines survey.

Oil Executives Warn Trump of Price Surge Lasting Months

2 hours 14 sec ago
Executives have been quietly warning that the massive disruption to energy supplies caused by the war could last months — even after the fighting stops.

Florida Man Faces Federal Charges in Onion Cargo Theft

2 hours 3 min ago
In total, produce and transportation costs resulted in losses of more than $600,000 to the victim companies, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

ATA Truck Tonnage Continues to Show Signs of Turnaround

4 hours 1 min ago
Truck tonnage posted its largest year-over-year gain in more than three years in March and delivered the best quarterly result in almost a decade, ATA said.

What Fleets Can Do About Rising Insurance Costs in 2026

4 hours 3 min ago
Theft is becoming more sophisticated and members of Congress are trying to help carriers, but fleets can protect themselves and their customers.

Shell Says European Refineries Run Flat-Out to Make Jet Fuel

4 hours 50 min ago
Europe is heavily reliant on imports of jet fuel, having lost its main source of external supply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Shipping Through Hormuz Remains Largely Frozen

6 hours 6 min ago
Security risks in the waterway escalated on April 22 after Iranian gunboats opened fire on commercial ships, while the U.S. blocked two of Tehran’s oil tankers.

Union Pacific Profit Up 5% as It Builds Toward Acquisition

6 hours 24 min ago
Union Pacific delivered 5% higher earnings in Q1 as the railroad prepares to convince regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern is a good idea.

RNG Supplier Clean Energy Fuels Promotes Clay Corbus to CEO

7 hours 1 min ago
Renewable natural gas producer and fueling station operator Clean Energy Fuels appointed Clay Corbus as CEO on April 23, replacing the retiring Andrew Littlefair.

Rerouted US Imports Avoiding Trump’s Tariffs Top $300B

7 hours 10 min ago
About $300 billion worth of goods subject to U.S. tariffs are avoiding the levies annually and reaching the U.S. from Southeast Asia and Mexico.

Oil Prices Stay Above $100 in 8th Week of Iran War

7 hours 42 min ago
Brent crude, the international standard, was up $1.27 early April 23 at $103.18 per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude gained $1.21 to $94.17 per barrel.

CSX Reports Higher Profit as Shipments Increase

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:30
CSX railroad's profit jumped 25% in the first quarter as the Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad hauled 3% more shipments and cut its expenses.

Tesla Beats Profit Estimates as EV Demand Rebounds

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 16:00
Tesla reported Q1 earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates, a sign profitability is holding up as the EV maker invests in robotics and driverless cars.

US Presses Canada on Trade Concessions Before USMCA Talks

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:30
The U.S. is demanding concessions from Canada before it will begin negotiations on the USMCA, says a member of Canada's advisory committee on U.S. trade relations.

Canada Booze Boycott Draws Threat From US Trade Chief

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:00
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. might have to take action against Canada over its rejection of American wine and spirits.

Unpaid Truck Tolls Total $5.2 Million on Ohio Turnpike

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:56
Ohio Turnpike officials have identified 315 alleged “rogue” trucking companies accused of failing to pay $5.2 million in tolls during the past two years.

House Subcommittee Leader Eyes May Action on Highway Bill

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:30
House Republican leaders are planning a multiyear measure authorizing roughly $550 billion for programs governing the nation’s mobility system.

Justice Department Poised to Ease Marijuana Classification

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:18
The U.S. Justice Department is expected to reclassify marijuana into a less restrictive federal category as soon as April 22, according to a source.

US Could Own Up to 90% of Spirit as Part of $500M Rescue

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 12:12
The agreement, which has not been finalized, would offer as much as $500 million in financing in exchange for warrants to purchase up to 90% of the new entity.

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