The proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is drawing growing opposition from state officials, shippers and labor unions.

Conagra, Campbell’s and Clorox announced or signaled price increases as inflation, tariffs and higher input costs pressure margins.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude fell 3% to $104.42. Oil prices jumped earlier this week to their highest levels since May because of the war with Iran. 

The Labor Department said Sept. 11 that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last month compared with a year ago.

Higher diesel prices mean more expensive transportation for a long list of everyday goods. 

The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.

North American Blue Energy Partners is aiming to increase production to 500,000 barrels a day by the end of 2028 from about 200,000 currently. 

Higher futures prices for diesel, seen as the workhorse of the global economy, typically ripple through to the pump and stoke inflation.

DHS launched a 24-hour tip line to report suspected commercial driver license fraud, the latest step in a federal crackdown on illicit activity in trucking.

Dockworkers at the busiest U.S. container gateway moved more than 2.9 million container units in June, July and August combined, marking the busiest three-month period in the port’s history.

The armed conflicts, trade wars and extreme weather events hammering maritime supply chains are signs of a “structural shift” for global trade.

Overall, Mexican commercial vehicle production in August totaled 16,389 trucks and buses, up 100.2% year on year. Production also jumped 24.9% month on month.

Freight analysis from data intelligence firm Kpler suggests daily earnings for VLCCs will stay above $100,000 a day into next year, more than double historical levels.

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 4% to $105.26 a barrel, after rising 4.3% on Sept. 9.

The Labor Department’s producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 5.4% in August from a year ago, up from 4.7% in July.

Amazon’s use of contract cargo carriers may limit its liability after a fatal Miami crash involving an Amazon-branded jet.

The felony charges stem from the alleged misuse of a state CDL reciprocity process involving transferring out-of-state licenses to Florida.

The settlement ushered through by Yellow’s liquidating trust has the backing of the largest shareholder of Yellow, MFN Partners, unlike earlier versions.

The founder of cargo booking platform Freightos is calling for a board shake-up including the ouster of Chairman Udo Lange, citing a drop in the company’s share price.

Tehran has no intention of backing down in the face of an American naval blockade and attacks on its oil tankers, said the official, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters.