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Forward Air CEO optimistic about freight market tightening

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:52
“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.

Current Stock Prices for Trucking, Logistics Companies

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:00
Same-day data for publicly traded trucking and transportation stocks in the autonomous, truckload, less-than-truckload, package, logistics and leasing categories.

Grand jury indicts 8 in cargo theft scheme tied to hacked data

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 14:13
Led by an alleged Uzbek mastermind, a theft ring has been indicted for stealing $4.49 million in retail goods using information hacked from legitimate companies. 

DTNA commits to just EPA 2027 engines when NOx rules launch

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 13:57
Daimler Truck Chief Financial Officer Eva Scherer confirmed to investors and analysts that DTNA would only sell 2027 EPA-compliant engines.

RXO sees advantage as freight broker regulations shift

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 13:16
Freight brokers have been weathering a dramatic shift in the legal and regulatory landscape. RXO is among the brokers that have navigated the upheaval by presenting their quality of service as a key differentiator.

Volkswagen must cut costs faster to change, chairman says

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 11:11
Volkswagen should consider “every option” to usher in a turnaround, Porsche Automobil Holding said Aug. 7, its strongest plea yet for swift change.

Global food prices hit 3-year high as supply fears build

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 09:40
The U.N.'s index of food-commodity prices rose 0.6% in July from the previous month, led by grain, sugar and vegetable oils, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Oil prices dip after 4% increase the day before

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 09:36
A barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, slipped 0.6%, to $82.07. Brent rose nearly 4% on Aug. 6 as progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained unclear.

Carney says U.S. trade talks have turned 'nasty'

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 09:14
Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump’s comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses.

Ford names new EV pickup truck Fathom

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 08:47
Ford revealed a starting price of $29,945 including shipping fees. Pre-orders will begin in early 2027, with deliveries starting later in the year.

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from war

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 08:18
In addition, Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market.

Deal to reopen Hormuz might require Trump compromise

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:44
The Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran’s grip over the Persian Gulf waterway, including Tehran charging fees.

DTNA to open new U.S. truck manufacturing plant in 2029

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 15:53
CEO John O’Leary told reporters the plant would be the company’s largest truck manufacturing facility in the United States when up and running.

Drayage capacity tightens as import volume rises in June

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 15:27
Trucking companies serving the major ports across the country continued to see capacity tightening while also moving beyond difficult prior-year comparisons.

Saudi crude oil shipments to U.S. plunge to zero

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 13:17
Saudi oil exports have been disrupted for months as the U.S.-Iran conflict all but shut down Persian Gulf crude flows.

Saudis cut key oil price again as Hormuz talks progress

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:10
State producer Saudi Aramco will reduce its Arab Light oil price for delivery to customers in Asia next month by 50 cents a barrel to $2 a barrel less than the regional benchmark.

GXO shifts to global operating model to drive growth

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:10
GXO Logistics on Aug. 5 announced significant changes to its operating model aimed at sustaining growth through high-margin contracts and reducing costs.

Hertz narrows loss in boon to company’s turnaround effort

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 11:43
The results offer investors a measure of relief after a punishing stretch for Hertz, which has contended with heavy depreciation costs, volatile finances and pressure on its stock.

Strong Class 8 orders meet limits of 2026 production

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 11:10
Class 8 truck orders rose sharply on a year-over-year basis in July, but full 2026 production backlogs and uncertainty over EPA rules cloud the outlook.

Trimac buys food-grade bulk carrier California Freight

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 10:20
Trimac Transportation acquired food-grade bulk carrier California Freight for an undisclosed sum, its second acquisition in the Golden State in two years.

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