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The AI Summit introduces fleets to AI's potential and pitfalls

16 hours 11 sec ago
The AI Summit brought together fleet leaders, technology innovators and industry experts for a focused, executive-level look at how AI is being applied across trucking operations.

The road to EBS

16 hours 11 sec ago
Adoption of electronic braking systems in the U.S. has lagged behind Europe, but, fleets, suppliers and service leaders contend that EBS is coming.

Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 15:58
CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.

Trump strikes Russian diesel deal with Putin

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 14:49
President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine.

Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 12:32
An extended shutdown of refineries would put a crimp in fuel supplies that already have taken a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Russia's war against Ukraine.

Shell uses drones to help restart production after hurricanes

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 11:22
Shell received U.S. approval to become the first oil producer to use drones on offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico to speed post-hurricane inspections.

China’s Geely auto to enter Canadian EV market next year

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 10:32
The move positions Geely to be the first Chinese mass-market electric vehicle maker to establish a presence in the North American market.

Isaac CEO urges fleets not to relinquish control of their data

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 09:52
“Only you should have access to all your data. Only you should have the big picture of your business. No one else,” Jacques DeLarochelliere said.

Isaac adds AI in-cab alerts to ease fleet safety management

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 09:50
Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is introducing configurable in-cab alerts that empower drivers to self-correct unsafe behaviors.

U.S.-to-China oil tanker costs more than launching a rocket

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 09:08
The journey costs about $80 million, compared with $74 million for a standard SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, shipbroker Gibson said this week. 

Daimler Truck North America’s Q3 sales jump 51%

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 08:31
North America posted the larger percentage increase of the two truck segments in Q3, while Mercedes-Benz Trucks also recorded higher sales.

Tesla drops ‘self-driving’ branding in Europe

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 08:27
Tesla’s driver-assistance branding has long been a point of contention with regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla customers, who say the name gives the impression of full autonomy.

Oracle moves gas by trucks to avoid data center power delays

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 07:47
Oracle is considering using the same strategy in New Mexico, where a gas pipeline to help power one of its most crucial data centers is delayed and threatening the project’s timeline.

Oil prices settle as Trump touts 'productive' talks with Iran

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 07:21
Brent crude oil declined 1.2% to $103.01 a barrel. The drop in oil prices comes after stocks felt pressure on Oct. 8 from a 4.1% rise in the price for a barrel of Brent to more than $104.

FDA clears path for oral fluid, hair drug tests

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 16:29
American Trucking Associations, which spent years pressing for the change, called the move an important step toward strengthening highway safety.

Importers win class status in Trump tariff refund fight

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 15:25
A U.S. trade judge approved class-action status for a legal fight over refunds for President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.

Kinder Morgan restores natural gas shipments to Mexico

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 15:00
Kinder Morgan is restoring natural gas shipments on its Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. to Mexico after making repairs that triggered a force majeure earlier this week.

Hurricane Isaias poses new threat to tight U.S. fuel market

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:15
Nearly 500,000 barrels a day of oil-refining capacity sit in the projected path of Hurricane Isaias, raising the risk that the U.S. fuel market will lose critical output.

Truck buyers are taking wait-and-see approach, OEMs say

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 14:09
ACT Research reported preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 18,700 units in September, down 9.5% from a year earlier. 

Treasury chief backs tax bill aimed at litigation financing

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 10:30
Congressional Republicans are seeking support from the Treasury Department to examine and potentially change the tax treatment of third-party litigation financing.

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