General News
GM to leave NYSE for stock listing on tech-focused Nasdaq
The company will retain the GM ticker symbol when it begins trading on the Nasdaq on Nov. 17, according to a statement Oct. 27.
Oil prices remain elevated on fears over costs across economy
Brent crude ticked down 78 cents to $109.96 a barrel. Diesel was going for $6.35 on Oct. 27, an increase of about 74% compared with this time last year.
UPS raises outlook in sign of strength for holiday season
Adjusted earnings in the third quarter were $1.69 a share, beating the $1.63 average of analyst estimates. Revenue rose to $22.9 billion, also better than expected.
FTC targets Dollar General in lawsuit over price discrepancies
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.
Gasoline price average under Trump surpasses Biden era
Trump had pledged to lower gasoline prices to below $2 a gallon, but almost two years into his presidency the fuel’s retail cost has averaged $3.47 a gallon.
Pilot, Tesla open first 2 heavy-duty truck charging sites
Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.
Wyoming sets Teton Pass safety rules for trucks, RVs
Wyoming officials are restricting truck traffic over Teton Pass in the western part of the state to drivers who complete a self-certified safety program.
Georgia extends motor fuel tax break ahead of Thanksgiving
The suspension of Georgia’s current per-gallon motor fuel excise tax of 37.3 cents for diesel and 33.3 cents for gasoline extends through Nov. 30.
LTL shippers increasingly want timely responses, proactiveness
Timely customer service responses and proactive communication are growing in importance for shippers in the LTL space as the freight market rebound continues.
FedEx names Jamere Jackson as next CFO
Jackson has been AutoZone’s CFO since January 2021, with responsibility for finance and store development. He also will be an executive vice president at FedEx.
Cabotage, ELP violations targeted in California truck checks
The joint operations targeting truckers at a California state Route 86 checkpoint during August and September were announced by Customs and Border Protection.
Perspective: Ensuring a fair shot for responsible carriers
As I begin my service as chairman of ATA, I take on the responsibility of putting our collective strength to work for the people who keep America moving, writes Derek Leathers.
AI alerts help win over skeptical drivers, fleet execs say
Werner executive Austin Henderson recalled a meeting in which a truck driver who once was skeptical of AI admitted that an AI-enabled distracted-driving alert saved his life.
Trump expands tariff exemptions for Canadian goods
The Trump administration is expanding tariff exemptions to more Canadian products, including paper, plastic, machinery and seaweed products.
Volvo limits 2027 truck order slots in North America
Volvo Group posted a profit of $1.06 billion in Q3, a 42% increase compared with $748.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. The company’s revenue rose 8% to $11.86 billion.
USDOT makes disaster repair aid available to 34 states
USDOT made $1.6 billion in funds available to 34 states to repair roads and bridges after major storms, severe rainfall and other natural disasters.
Mack adds 270 staff at production plant in Pennsylvania
The production line additions are the latest example of an industrywide trend predicated on rising demand for trucks and the ongoing freight market recovery.
Business activity expands, prices surge by most since 2022
Supplier delivery times lengthened the most since 2022, with S&P Global citing material and labor shortages as well as overloaded suppliers and shipping delays.
ATA’s Colson aims to foster trust to achieve collective goals
“If we’re not united on the issues, then we’re not going to be successful,” Colson said Oct. 20 during the closing press briefing at ATA’s MCE 2026.
Ryder to boost tractor rental fleet by 10% in Q4
Ryder is increasing its tractor rental fleet by 10% in the fourth quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter as a result of the freight market upturn.