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Amazon FTC Ad Probe Could Bring Billions in Penalties

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 16:30
Amazon is facing a possible lawsuit from the FTC that may lead to billions of dollars in civil penalties over claims the e-commerce giant misled advertisers.

Rivian Cuts Hundreds of Jobs as It Rolls Out New EVs

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:30
Rivian Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs as part of a push to reduce costs while it rolls out a new line of electric vehicles.

Connecticut Man to Be Sentenced for Bilking Amazon Logistics

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 15:28
A Connecticut man is awaiting sentencing in federal court for bilking $3.5 million from Amazon Logistics for 1,000 trailer movements that never happened.

Class 8 Sales Fall Year Over Year Despite May Gains

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:52
U.S. Class 8 retail sales continue to face buyer reticence even as improving market conditions spurred growing optimism in May.

Trucking Turnover Risk Rises With Freight Rebound

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:11
The Spring 2026 Truck Driver Survey showed a record 58.1% of drivers are looking for a new truck driving job, up from 46.8% during the same period in 2025.

Werner Sees Dedicated Contract Rates Start to Climb

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:16
Werner is seeing more benefits from the upcycle after bolstering its dedicated truckload operations with an acquisition at the start of 2026, executives added.

Import Prices Rise Most in Nearly 4 Years on War, AI Boom

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 10:31
The index rose 1.9% in May after a similar advance in April. From a year ago, it increased 6.7%, marking the fastest pace in almost four years.

U.S. at Odds With Allies Over How Easy It Is to Reopen Hormuz

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 09:02
European allies at the G7 summit in France disagree with President Trump's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen by June 19.

Higher Gas Prices Will Likely Outlast Iran War

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 07:44
Even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take a while for consumers to see a difference at local fuel pumps, supermarkets and other places they shop.

Oil Prices Fall as Market Watches Iran Negotiations

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 07:16
Brent crude, the international standard, declined $1.82 to $81.35 a barrel.  Benchmark U.S. crude was down $2.03 at $78.72 a barrel.

Unlicensed Truckers Found in Stops, Crashes Across U.S.

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 17:06
As access to non-domiciled CDLs tightens, law enforcement officers are increasingly citing truck drivers without valid credentials.

Buyer Reluctance Keeps Medium-Duty Truck Sales Down

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 16:45
ACT Research Vice President Steve Tam noted the medium-duty market is seeing a lack of commitment from buyers, much like their heavy-duty counterparts.

VTNA Upgrades Remote Over-the-Air Software Updates

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:56
Updates will now be possible overnight, during driver breaks or while trucks are parked, with a driver able to step away from the vehicle for the first time.

Wabash Adds Transport Trailer Sales to Canada Dealer Network

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:00
Wabash is expanding its Canadian dealer network through a partnership with Transport Trailer Sales, extending its reach in Greater Toronto and Eastern Canada.

Screwworm Spreads Beyond Initial Control Zone

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:44
While screwworm doesn’t affect food safety, it poses a risk to the U.S. cattle industry, as drought and high production costs have culled the nation’s herd to a 75-year low.

U.S. Oil Reserve Hits 43-Year Low

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:26
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, created after the Arab oil embargo of the early 1970s, has dropped to a near-record low of roughly 340 million barrels, according to Energy Department data. 

C3 Summit Highlights Yard Visibility

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:00
C3 Solutions used its Birmingham summit to make the case for real-time yard visibility and introduced C3 Hive-Catalyst, a platform connecting shippers, carriers, and partners around shared operational data.

Fleets Plan Bypass Around the Whole Network, Not Just the Easy Parts

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 11:00
Fleets run across a patchwork of state rules, enforcement patterns, and weigh stations that rarely look the same from one corridor to the next. Planning around those moving parts is where weigh station bypass strategy is headed.

Manufacturing Output Stalls for the First Time This Year

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 09:32
Factory output was little changed in May after an upwardly revised 0.7% advance in April, Federal Reserve data showed. Total industrial production, which includes output of utilities and mining, rose 0.1%.

Shipowners Seek Details on Hormuz Before Resuming Transits

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:44
Companies ferrying crude and gas around the world are still questioning what exactly a reopening could mean in practice. 

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