The issue drew renewed attention in September when Congress released a report that examined ways to reduce excessive truck detention times.

A cargo ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a strike that sparked a fire and the evacuation of crew members, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said.

The waiver, however, applies only to older engines. EPA warned that the fuel can damage newer trucks equipped with modern emissions systems.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada must prepare for the possibility that U.S. trade protectionism will last well beyond President Donald Trump’s administration.

VTNA unveiled the next-generation Volvo VNX, its third new heavy-duty model launch in as many years and a move toward expanding its presence in the vocational market.

Abu Dhabi raised total oil production, including condensates, by 400,000 barrels a day to 5.3 million, the IEA said in a monthly report. 

The Green Chile pipeline, which will transport about 400 million cubic feet per day of natural gas, has already been delayed to February 2027.

Brent crude gained 0.1% to $105.77 a barrel. Gas prices averaged $4.33 per gallon on Oct. 14, according to AAA, up slightly from a month ago.

The agency's report on Oct. 14 said that global oil demand is predicted to drop 2.5 million barrels a day year-over-year in the fourth quarter and fall 2.6 million barrels a day on average this year.

The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September compared with a year ago, the Labor Department said Oct. 14, up from 3.4% in August. 

Mexican production of heavy-duty trucks slowed in September compared with August but again outstripped manufacturing in the year-ago period by a wide margin.

A U.S. deal for Russian diesel is too limited to meaningfully move prices at the pumps ahead of November’s midterm elections, analysts say.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she’s addressing Trump administration concerns about the U.S. trade deficit with its neighbor by buying more American goods. 

The Institute for the Study of War said Iran appears to be targeting commercial vessels conducting ship-to-ship oil transfers in and near the Strait of Hormuz.

Ryder opened used commercial vehicle sales facilities in Newark and North Bergen, N.J., expanding customer access to its inventory in the New York-area freight market.

STG Logistics named Jack Holmes CEO as the company shifts its focus to growth after a financial restructuring that reduced its funded debt by nearly $1 billion.

The move aims to restore biofuels demand for farmers after recent exemptions, while shifting compliance costs to refiners that did not receive breaks.

Production downtime affected Jeep models including the Grand Cherokee and Compass in the July-September period, though it was partially compensated for by a stronger Ram performance.

Lisle, Ill.-based International sold 19,900 vehicles in the most recent quarter, compared with 13,400 trucks and buses in the year-ago period.

Kroger has approximately 8,200 corporate employees, making this round of cuts one of the biggest in the company’s 143-year history.