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Used truck sales take unexpected dip as inventories tighten

1 hour 31 min ago
Used Class 8 truck sales slowed in August, defying typical seasonal trends as inventories tightened.

XPO opens 2 service centers as network expansion continues

4 hours 42 min ago
The new facilities in Mesa, Ariz., and Cameron, Mo., are part of a broader investment in XPO’s North American network.

Trump plans to ease limits on tax-exempt dyed diesel

5 hours 10 min ago
Fuel that is usually used for off-road purposes is exempt from the federal excise tax of 24 cents a gallon. 

Trucking applauds new Labor secretary Sonderling

5 hours 58 min ago
American Trucking Associations supported Sonderling’s nomination, pointing to his involvement in trucking policy issues and participation in industry advocacy events.

Chevron names Gustavson CFO as oil giant eyes CEO succession

7 hours 27 min ago
Gustavson will replace Eimear Bonner, who had been CFO since March 2024, and who will take responsibility for all of Chevron’s oil, gas and refining operations.

Global oil supply buffer is ‘scarily thin,’ Aramco CEO says

8 hours 34 min ago
Consumption of crude is still rising and countries will require even more supply for at least the next two years while rebuilding their inventories, Amin Nasser said.

Major oil exporters to keep production steady in November

9 hours 53 min ago
The OPEC+ subgroup — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — will meet again on Nov. 1 to review conditions in the oil market.

Oil prices rise over concerns about global market

10 hours 21 min ago
Brent crude rose 0.7% to $102.91 a barrel. Oil prices have been yo-yoing lately amid uncertainty about how the war with Iran will reshape the global oil industry.

C.H. Robinson to acquire RXO for $5.8 billion

10 hours 25 min ago
RXO shareholders will receive $17.25 in cash and 0.0856 share of C.H. Robinson for each RXO share they own, for an implied consideration of $30.25 a share

Your Breakdown Data Knows First

Sun, 10/04/2026 - 23:00
Breakdowns are more than costly disruptions. Each roadside event generates valuable data that can reveal failure patterns, strengthen maintenance strategies, and guide smarter decisions. Combined with clear communication and experienced support, those insights help fleets protect drivers and improve uptime.

Build Your Network with TruckDown Ratings

Sun, 10/04/2026 - 23:00
When a truck breaks down hundreds of miles from home, the difference between a quick fix and a costly delay comes down to knowing which vendor to call. TruckDown's new rating system helps fleets and owner-operators find that vendor, fast.

Scotseal X-treme HD Keeps Vehicles on the Road

Sun, 10/04/2026 - 23:00
Reliability is crucial in the world of heavy-duty vocational vehicles. When it comes to operating in harsh environments and demanding applications such as waste management, construction, mining, and forestry operations, vehicle equipment is constantly pushed to its limits. It’s these operating conditions that drive the development of the latest innovation from SKF Automotive: the Scotseal X-Treme HD seal.

Trump touts American manufacturing at Peterbilt factory

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 16:30
Before plant employees, Paccar CEO Preston Feight and regional politicians, Trump highlighted the EPA’s proposed revisions to NOx emissions regulations.

Trump rules out U.S. diesel export ban after G7 release

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 16:24
President Trump said he won’t ban U.S. diesel exports, after Group of Seven nations and their partners agreed to release some of their emergency fuel stockpiles.

Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 15:38
Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.

TMC Fall Meeting focuses on AI, safety and technician skills

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 15:29
The TMC Fall Meeting turned its attention to technical sessions that connected fleet maintenance with artificial intelligence.

Officials: Hackers accessed oil tanker’s propulsion system

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 15:00
FBI and U.S. Coast Guard investigators say they have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching Texas in August.

Trump administration sued over fuel economy rollback

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 14:30
A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration Oct. 2 over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules.

California man charged in $300M Nvidia chip smuggling case

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 14:15
Federal prosecutors arrested a California man on charges of smuggling computer servers containing $300 million worth of Nvidia AI chips to China.

Oil prices steady, taking pressure off bond market

Fri, 10/02/2026 - 10:33
 Brent crude, the international standard, lost 2% to $100.24 a barrel.

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