General News
Mexican truck production eases month on month in September
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.
Analysts see little diesel price relief from deal with Russia
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.
Sheinbaum says Mexico is addressing Trump’s trade concerns
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.
Iran increases threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping
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 grows Northeast used truck network with N.J. facilities
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 names Jack Holmes CEO after restructuring
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.
EPA proposes 100% reallocation for refinery biofuel breaks
The move aims to restore biofuels demand for farmers after recent exemptions, while shifting compliance costs to refiners that did not receive breaks.
Stellantis North America shipments drop 12% on factory halts
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.
International Q3 sales jump 48% as 2026 overtakes 2025 pace
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 plans to slash 37% of corporate jobs in next 3 years
Kroger has approximately 8,200 corporate employees, making this round of cuts one of the biggest in the company’s 143-year history.
NHTSA may probe Tesla robotaxis over speeding in school zones
The preliminary probe covers an estimated 1,000 vehicles from the 2026 model year, NHTSA said. The agency has not yet decided whether to conduct a full investigation.
Ford killed its electric pickup truck — then demand surged
On the used market, Lightning prices are comparable to those of gas-powered F-150s. At parity, it appears customers like the EV version as much or more than the traditional machine.
Uber executive overseeing robotaxi expansion to depart
Sarfraz Maredia, who has been with the company for more than 12 years, is leaving to pursue a top executive role at an undisclosed company outside of the transportation industry.
Oil prices remain above $100 as traders watch Middle East
Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 1.9% to $104.62 a barrel. That is still higher than the roughly $72 per barrel in late February before the Iran war.
Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open
No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg Hodgen.
The practical case for AI in trucking
Penske Truck Leasing President Art Vallely says that the most valuable question about AI in trucking is a practical one: What can it help us do better?
Executive Q&A with Penske’s Sherry Sanger
Sherry Sanger, executive vice president of strategy and marketing at Penske Transportation Solutions, explains how AI enhances fleet and maintenance operations.
The AI Summit introduces fleets to AI's potential and pitfalls
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
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
CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.