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

2 hours 39 min ago
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.

Indiana-Based Sagepoint to Launch RNG-Powered TL Carrier

3 hours 21 min ago
Sagepoint Logistics is launching a dedicated truckload carrier in June, using 60 Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Cummins’ X15N engines.

Knott Introduces SAFER Transport Act to Curb Freight Crime

4 hours 20 min ago
Rep. Brad Knott (R‑N.C.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, unveiled the SAFER Transport Act as a means to combat cargo theft.

Love’s Opens Second Location in San Antonio

4 hours 51 min ago
Love’s Travel Stops recently opened its second San Antonio location, which will soon feature its first Whataburger restaurant, the company announced April 16.

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs

5 hours 41 min ago
The more cautious outlook puts United broadly in line with peers grappling with the same pressures, including Delta and Alaska Air.

Oil Prices Head Back Up Along With War Uncertainty

5 hours 48 min ago
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, added 1.4% to $99.88 on uncertainty about when the war with Iran could let up.

Joby Aviation’s Aircraft Operations Head Resigns

6 hours 13 min ago
Company says Didier Papadopoulos' decision was personal and wasn’t based on any “disagreement or dispute” with Joby.

Iran War to Impact Shipping Long After It Ends, Mitsui Says

6 hours 30 min ago
“It’s a bit naive to say that, after this has ended, that things will go back to pre-war situations,” said Jotaro Tamura, president and CEO of Mitsui.

Iran Tolls Risk Setting Global Trade Precedent, Traders Warn

6 hours 59 min ago
Iran has sought to charge some vessels for safe passage through the waterway since the Middle East war began.

Strategic Cargo Theft Keeps Evolving to Evade Vetting

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:37
One emerging method involves an organized crew getting one of its members hired as a driver at a legitimate carrier to circumvent industry vetting processes.

Volvo’s Roy to Retire; Lirmann to Head N. American Truck Ops

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:37
The head of Volvo Group’s North American trucks division, Stephen Roy, will step down Aug. 1, the Swedish company said April 21.

Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire, Keeps Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:20
President Trump said that while the U.S. would hold off on fresh attacks, it would maintain its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. 

Saia Enhances Northeast Presence

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:47
Saia opened its newest terminal in York, Pa., to enhance its network in the Northeast, the Johns Creek, Ga., carrier announced April 20.

Anthropic Commits $100B to Amazon's AWS Over Next 10 years

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:34
Amazon will invest $5 billion immediately as part of the new agreement announced this week by the companies, and up to another $20 billion in the future

Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:27
Asked on CNBC about companies filing for tariff refunds, Trump said, “It’s brilliant if they don’t do that. If they don’t do that, I’ll remember them.”

Texas Oil Pipes Are Running All-Out on War-Driven Demand

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:11
Texas oil pipelines are running above designed capacity in some cases amid rampant overseas demand for U.S. crude to replace cargoes stranded by the Iran war.

Trump Opposes United-American Airlines Merger

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:45
Spirit has considered offering the U.S. government an equity stake in the discount carrier to help stave off its potential liquidation.

Top Oil Traders Say Worst of Demand Hit Is Yet to Come

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:00
Since the Iran war began at the end of February, crude oil and refined product supplies from the Persian Gulf have been slashed by 13 million barrels a day.

DHL Warns of ‘Tipping Point’ Risk If Oil Shortage Persists

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 07:39
Consumers fail to recognize the impact of crises until a single event — such as a major plant closure — triggers “broader uproar,” DHL CEO Tobias Meyer said.

Oil Prices Steady Despite Doubts About US-Iran Talks

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 07:13
U.S. benchmark crude slipped 14 cents to $87.28 per barrel, while the price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, is off 47 cents to $95.01.

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