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Orange EV Sends 2,000th Electric Yard Truck to Coke Canada

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:00
Orange EV marked delivery of its 2,000th electric terminal truck with a deployment to Coca-Cola Canada Bottling, the company announced June 23.

CATL, Octopus Announce Battery-Swapping Hubs for Trucks

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:07
The network will launch in the U.K. next year and is expected to have more than 30 locations across Europe by 2035, each of which will be capable of serving thousands of vehicles a day.

Who Will Control the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 07:27
Questions surrounding control of the vital Strait of Hormuz and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere with negotiations to forge a lasting peace.

Oil Prices Continue to Fall on Hopes for Iran Deal

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 07:08
Brent crude, the international standard, lost 43 cents to $77.47 a barrel, closer to its roughly $70 price from before the war.

Top Brokers Envision Safer Industry After Montgomery Ruling

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:12
Several prominent freight brokerages have said the decision, while increasing legal exposure, will also reinforce industry safety practices.

Tesla Model 3 Hits Texas Home, Killing Woman

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:30
A fatal collision involving a Tesla sedan is under federal investigation after an electric vehicle slammed into a home in Texas, killing a woman inside.

Canadian Union Presses Ford for Higher Pay, Job Security

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:44
Canadian union Unifor is seeking higher pay and retirement benefits as well as better job security from Ford in contract negotiations.

Freight Brokers Urged to Strengthen Vetting Practices

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:33
Legal experts are urging the freight brokerage industry to bolster its carrier-vetting practices in the wake of Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II.

U.S. Authorizes Sale of Iranian Oil as Part of Peace Deal

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 12:57
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a license allowing Iran to sell some of its energy exports through Aug. 21. It opens the door for eventually ending many sanctions programs.

CRH to Buy Arcosa in Building Materials Firm’s Biggest Deal

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:46
CRH will pay $150 a share for Arcosa in the all-cash deal, the company said in a statement June 22.

Inside Mack Trucks’ Museum, Archives Drive History

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:46
“Everything we do here is by donation,” museum curator Doug Maney said. “It’s more than just Mack history. It’s American history.”

Qatar Gas Terminal Explosion Could Further Shake Markets

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:40
The scale of the damage remains unknown after the blast. Qatar's Interior Ministry said 13 people were killed.

Uber-Backed Lime Seeks $180.9 Million in IPO

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:11
The electric bike rental company is offering 6.7 million shares for $24 to $26 each, according to a filing June 22 with the SEC.

Amazon Prime Day Spending Expected to Rise 9%

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:56
U.S. consumers will spend $26.3 billion online at Amazon and other retailers during the four-day sale, up 9% from last year’s event in July, according to Adobe.

Oil Prices Dip as Iran Talks Continue

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:45
Brent crude was trading 2% lower to $79.02 per barrel. It was at roughly $70 a barrel before the start of the war in late February.

Perspective: ATD Targets Trio of Issues for Fly-In

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 07:00
Nearly 100 truck dealer representatives will gather in Washington for the American Truck Dealers Legislative Fly-In June 22-23, says ATD Chairman Kevin Holmes.

Transport Topics Through the Years

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 06:00
As transportation regulations, freight operations and trucking equipment have continuously evolved through the decades, so, too, has this publication.

Mack Expands OTR Highway Lineup With Pioneer and New Anthem

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 12:54
Mack Trucks outlined a two-pronged tractor strategy built around the new Pioneer and a redesigned Anthem  at its Experience Center testing grounds.

IIHS Takes Next Step Toward Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Ratings

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 15:29
Passenger vehicle safety ratings have existed for decades, but until now no comparable commercial vehicle evaluations had been carried out and made public.

U.S. Ends Hormuz Blockade as Negotiations Restart

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:42
Vice President JD Vance downplayed concerns Iran could eventually impose tolls on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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