Brent crude oil rose 1.8% to $111.33 a barrel. Prices rose after an attack on a major Saudi Arabian refinery by Iran-backed Houthi rebels this week.

Kenworth unveiled an interior redesign for four of the truck maker’s diesel models and two battery-electric models Oct. 26.

The Commerce Department is imposing tariffs of about 260% on “van-type trailers” that were being “dumped” into the U.S. — imported at prices that make it difficult for domestic manufacturers to compete. 

Candidates will make closing arguments to constituents this week as Nov. 3 approaches. The results may completely change how transportation policy is decided.

Missouri is planning to raise speed limits to 75 mph on four interstates near the Iowa and Arkansas borders by the end of the year.

ATRI elected Ruan CEO Ben McLean chairman of its board and appointed TCW President Ben Banks and Werner President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Meisgeier as directors.

Roadrunner Freight launched its first outbound Canada-to-United States less-than-truckload service, the trucking company announced Oct. 23.

If approved, the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s proposal will prolong a bilateral truce that was set to expire in early November until Jan. 9.

The company will retain the GM ticker symbol when it begins trading on the Nasdaq on Nov. 17, according to a statement Oct. 27. 

Brent crude ticked down 78 cents to $109.96 a barrel. Diesel was going for $6.35 on Oct. 27, an increase of about 74% compared with this time last year.

Adjusted earnings in the third quarter were $1.69 a share, beating the $1.63 average of analyst estimates. Revenue rose to $22.9 billion, also better than expected.

The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.

Trump had pledged to lower gasoline prices to below $2 a gallon, but almost two years into his presidency the fuel’s retail cost has averaged $3.47 a gallon.

Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.

Wyoming officials are restricting truck traffic over Teton Pass in the western part of the state to drivers who complete a self-certified safety program.

The suspension of Georgia’s current per-gallon motor fuel excise tax of 37.3 cents for diesel and 33.3 cents for gasoline extends through Nov. 30.

Timely customer service responses and proactive communication are growing in importance for shippers in the LTL space as the freight market rebound continues.

Jackson has been AutoZone’s CFO since January 2021, with responsibility for finance and store development. He also will be an executive vice president at FedEx.

The joint operations targeting truckers at a California state Route 86 checkpoint during August and September were announced by Customs and Border Protection.

As I begin my service as chairman of ATA, I take on the responsibility of putting our collective strength to work for the people who keep America moving, writes Derek Leathers.