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ELP violations rank fourth among OOS orders during CVSA event

8 hours 59 min ago
Renewed federal enforcement landed out-of-service violations for ELP among the top five infractions cited for U.S. truck drivers during CVSA's Roadcheck safety blitz.

A higher bar for brokers

9 hours 16 min ago
Brokers are reassessing how they vet and monitor carriers, from safety review processes and load assignment practices to the tools used to evaluate performance.

Pabst taps public for help after beer truck theft

10 hours 59 min ago
Pabst Brewing is bringing attention to the theft of one of its trucks from a Southern California warehouse earlier this month.

BYD asks about taking over Canada Stellantis plant

11 hours 1 min ago
Most of the vehicles Canada produces are exported to the U.S., but the trade war and the lack of a new product earmarked for the factory have clouded its future.

Trump’s Venezuela oil deal leaves $100B question unanswered

12 hours 50 min ago
Trump says the deal would lower gas prices and replenish crude reserves, but neither outcome is certain.

A 104-year-old farmer's tractor sale points to farm recovery

13 hours 51 min ago
More growers are sending equipment to the auction block, and the market has been so starved of equipment that buyers are absorbing the new supply and bids are staying strong.

Fleets turn to AI to extend the reach of driver coaching

14 hours 21 min ago
Safety managers at two large carriers discussed how they are using AI tools to provide more timely guidance to their drivers at a technology summit this summer.

Crop prices record biggest monthly gain since 2012

14 hours 27 min ago
Rising energy and transport bills driven by the war in Iran are fueling worries about the cost of everyday pantry staples from bread to meat and dairy. 

Oil prices top $90 as U.S. hits Iran in Strait of Hormuz

14 hours 34 min ago
Oil prices surged more than 3% after the U.S. strike on Aug. 30 broke a lull in fighting in a war that has lasted more than six months. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 3.2%, to $90.91 a barrel.

Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars

15 hours 56 min ago
Under the deal, Nissan and Honda will share standardized parts in “core ECUs,” or electronic control units, as well as software.

3 more states end non-domiciled CDL programs

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 14:55
In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance requires significant changes.

Rivian CFO Claire McDonough moves to GE Vernova

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 14:39
The leadership change injects a measure of uncertainty at Rivian as the company works to accelerate deliveries of its new, lower-cost line of vehicles.

Ports volumes in July slow despite pockets of strength

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 13:00
Cargo shipments through the largest U.S. seaports exhibited signs of summertime strength amid uneven volume and tightening capacity, experts said.

Abu Dhabi-backed Mubadala buys Arrive Logistics majority stake

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 12:22
Mubadala Capital is a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment, one of the sovereign wealth funds of the government of Abu Dhabi. The price tag was not disclosed.

Chevron nears deal to expand oil operations in Venezuela

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 10:44
Chevron is negotiating to add two new oil fields to its operations in Venezuela, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports.

U.S. commander declares Hormuz shipping lanes are mine-free

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 10:03
U.S. allies, however, have privately warned that the strait, a key thoroughfare for Middle East oil, natural gas and fertilizer, was still likely mined.

Fed chair signals interest rate hikes may be needed

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 09:24
Kevin Warsh acknowledged that recent inflation reports show it has cooled a bit, but “they do not tell me that underlying trends have meaningfully improved.”

DTNA to open Detroit Gen 6 engines order book Sept. 1

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 09:00
The Generation 6 engines meet Environmental Protection Agency 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions rules scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.

Saudi oil sale signals more Hormuz exits

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 08:24
Aramco is now selling its heavier grades by moving them through Hormuz. Other Persian Gulf nations including Iraq and Qatar have also increased crude exports.

Venezuela weighs OPEC exit as U.S. discusses oil stake

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 07:40
Taking a stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves would mark an almost unprecedented intervention by the U.S. in another country’s economy.

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