General News
Oil prices steady, taking pressure off bond market
Brent crude, the international standard, lost 2% to $100.24 a barrel.
Trump says Europe agrees to release diesel reserves
Trump announced the action Oct. 2 on social media without offering details on which countries were releasing reserves or at what volumes.
FMCSA leader seeks industry input to combat criminals
“We see our mission, we see our efforts, being completely aligned with the good actors in our industry,” FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison said.
G7 to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel, crude
The release, being coordinated by the International Energy Agency, will take place over the next four months, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Senate bill targets aid for small biodiesel producers
A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting U.S. biodiesel production was introduced Sept. 30, with supporters arguing it would provide stability for smaller producers.
Tesla’s EV sales top estimates with auto business rebounding
The automaker delivered 486,532 vehicles worldwide in the third quarter. That compared with 463,761 expected on average in analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs in September
Hiring dropped from a revised 133,000 in August, the Labor Department reported. The unemployment rose to a still-low 4.2% from 4.1% in August.
U.S. trailer makers harmed by imports from China, ITC says
The ruling followed Commerce findings of dumping and subsidies, with Mexico supplying most trailer imports from China, Canada and Mexico during 2023-25.
Toyota, Hyundai gain ground on GM, Ford in U.S. auto market
Toyota and Hyundai are pulling closer to Detroit’s marquee automakers in the U.S. auto market, boosted by demand for gas-electric hybrids and affordable vehicles.
Amazon cargo jet pilots lacked wind data before Miami crash
An air traffic controller didn’t provide an Amazon.com Inc. cargo plane with wind information prior to it crashing at Miami International Airport in September.
DTNA urges clarity from EPA on NOx 2027 standards
Daimler Truck North America is pressing the EPA to finalize its proposed revisions to the nitrogen oxide-emissions rule for model-year 2027 engines.
NMFTA warns trucking of skillful cybersecurity escalation
Cargo theft, a long-standing industry challenge, has become increasingly fraud-driven as criminals adopt new technologies and tactics.
Tesla EV deliveries set to drop on weak demand, aging lineup
The company likely delivered around 463,761 vehicles worldwide in the last three months, according to analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomberg, down about 7% from a year earlier.
Canada fast-tracks West Coast oil pipeline
Designating the pipeline effectively deems it approved and shifts the regulatory process toward setting conditions around its construction.
Trimble still evaluating possible transport tech business sale
Trimble continues to weigh a possible sale of its transportation technology business after potential buyers approached the company with acquisition interest.
U.S. pressures EU to release strategic fuel reserves
Europe has moved more slowly than the U.S. to draw down emergency oil reserves in response to war-driven turmoil in global markets, leaving the region with significant supplies still available.
High gas prices are spurring states to waive fuel taxes
The high gas prices took center stage in Ohio on Sept. 30, as lawmakers passed a 90-day state gas tax holiday with broad bipartisan support.
Senate approves Keith Sonderling to lead Labor Department
Keith Sonderling, who was confirmed 47-41, has been the acting secretary since April and has served in multiple roles within the department over the course of his career.
Oil prices top $100 again as 7-month Iran war continues
Oil prices have been swinging wildly in recent months amid uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow the flow of crude to be fully restored. Brent crude rose 2.1% to $100.10 a barrel.
Trump forced-labor tariffs face skeptical trade court
The Trump administration faced skeptical questions from a U.S. trade court about the legal foundation underpinning President Trump’s latest round of global tariffs.