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The Power of Predictability: Scale Demands Consistency, Not Speed

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 11:00
Scale changes the math. That’s the insight from PrePass®Mile Marker 2026: The National Bypass Impact Index, the first national benchmark for understanding how weigh station bypass affects fleet efficiency. The main insight isn’t about speed. It’s about stability and reduced disruptions

Amazon Adds 3.5% Surcharge as War Drives Up Fuel Prices

1 hour 12 min ago
Amazon’s fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply to U.S. and Canadian sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon option, effective April 17.

C.H. Robinson Launches Fuel Relief for Carrier Network

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:45
C.H. Robinson Worldwide announced it is offering free discount fuel cards and free cash advances for fuel to help counter rising costs on its carrier network.

Trump Keeps 50% Metals Tariffs, Adds Exemptions

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:26
A senior official cast the changes as necessary to simplify the policy and provide more fairness to businesses grappling with President Trump’s tariffs.

US Accuses China of Harassing Panama-Flagged Ships

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:32
The allegations add another point of tension between the U.S. and China ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing in May.

How Does a California Fleet Tackle $7 Diesel?

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 13:10
The average on-highway price of diesel in California was $7.219 a gallon on March 30, a 44.7% increase compared with $4.99 a gallon on March 2.

BeyondTrucks Deploys AI Agents to Customize Freight Rates

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:19
BeyondTrucks is rolling out freight rate calculation programs that can be customized using simple language, the dispatch management company announced March 31.

Indiana Pulls Nearly 2,000 Non‑Domiciled CDLs Under New Law

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 12:06
Indiana canceled nearly 1,790 non-domiciled commercial driver licenses April 1 when a new law took effect aimed at undocumented truckers and their employers.

Toyota Expands Lineup of ‘Tesla Killer’ EVs in US Car Market

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 10:10
Production of a new U.S.-made EV will begin this year, followed by another model in 2027; that will bring its total EV lineup in the U.S. to seven models.

Tesla Posts One of Worst Sales Quarters in Years

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:25
The company delivered 358,023 vehicles worldwide in the first quarter. It’s the second consecutive quarter that Tesla has fallen short of projections.

US Trade Deficit Widened in February by Less Than Forecast

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 09:02
The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.9% from the prior month to $57.3 billion, Commerce Department data showed April 2.

Oil Rises 10% After Trump Says US Will Hit Iran Hard

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 08:35
Oil prices were sharply higher following Trump’s remarks. Benchmark U.S. crude rose $10.11 to $110.24 a barrel. Brent jumped more than 8% to $109.38.

Dizzying Fuel Prices Mostly Outside of Gas Station's Control

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 07:57
Experts say differences in price aren’t typically decided by any individual gas retailer, and most of them aren't pocketing the extra pennies when prices rise.

UK Gathers Dozens of Nations to Plot Ways to Reopen Hormuz

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 07:37
The U.S. is not among the countries attending the meeting, which comes after President Trump made clear that he thinks securing the waterway is not America’s job.

Trump Plans to Lower Duty on Metal-Based Products to 25%

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:00
The Trump administration is preparing to set a tariff rate of 25% on finished products made with imported steel and aluminum, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Stellantis Weighs Canada EV Production With Chinese Partner

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 16:30
Stellantis is discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with its Chinese partner, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, according to sources.

Diesel Cargoes Circle the Globe as Iran War Upends Trade

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 15:35
Soaring fuel prices from the Iran war are forcing oil traders into longer, stranger journeys, sending cargoes on routes that would normally make little sense.

Used Truck Sales Beat Seasonal Expectations in February

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:30
Used Class 8 truck sales for February exceeded seasonal expectations amid strong gains for auction, wholesale and same-dealer sales.

Volvo Trucks Sees Mild Pre-Buy Lifting Class 8 Orders

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 13:07
North American Class 8 truck purchases this year and next will rise compared with 2025 but are unlikely to meet the promise of February's orders, VTNA says.

Transportation Groups Push for Big-Picture Highway Bill

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:52
Transportation groups are coalescing around familiar priorities: safety, stable highway funding and efficient integration of emerging technologies.

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