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Midwest gasoline supplies hit lowest on record

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 12:15
Commercial gasoline supplies declined to 41 million barrels — the lowest on record — after falling by 1.2 million barrels last week.

Small trucking companies file 221 bankruptcies in 2026

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:46
About two-thirds of surveyed small carriers reported flat or declining revenue, while fuel, insurance and financing costs squeezed already thin margins.

Rail company says it tested the longest freight train ever

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:26
The train was 4.7 miles long and consisted of 696 freight wagons, according to Transnet, South Africa's state-run transport and logistics company.

U.S. tells ships to avoid unnecessary transits through Hormuz

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 09:54
It remains unclear what prompted the advisory. The U.S. military last publicly issued a similar notice in mid-July, when it began its blockade of Iranian shipping.

Ryder expands Detroit truck rental and maintenance facility

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 09:48
Ryder's Roseville, Mich., facility supports manufacturers, automotive suppliers, distributors and transportation companies throughout the region.

Trade gap jumps to most since March 2025 on capital goods

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 08:58
The shortfall in goods trade in September grew 2.1% from the prior month to $134.9 billion, the largest since March 2025, Commerce Department data showed.

Oil prices increase after attack on Saudi refinery

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 08:56
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 debuts 2 interior color schemes, cab amenities

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 08:30
Kenworth unveiled an interior redesign for four of the truck maker’s diesel models and two battery-electric models Oct. 26.

U.S. to tariff Chinese trailers to aid domestic producers

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 08:03
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. 

What the midterms could mean for trucking

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 15:07
Candidates will make closing arguments to constituents this week as Nov. 3 approaches. The results may completely change how transportation policy is decided.

Missouri to raise speed limits to 75 mph on some interstates

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 15:00
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 board elects Ruan CEO McLean chairman, adds 2 directors

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 13:30
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 launches Canada-to-U.S. LTL service

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 12:35
Roadrunner Freight launched its first outbound Canada-to-United States less-than-truckload service, the trucking company announced Oct. 23.

U.S. plans 2-month extension to shipping-fee truce with China

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 08:46
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.

GM to leave NYSE for stock listing on tech-focused Nasdaq

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 08:08
The company will retain the GM ticker symbol when it begins trading on the Nasdaq on Nov. 17, according to a statement Oct. 27. 

Oil prices remain elevated on fears over costs across economy

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 07:39
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.

UPS raises outlook in sign of strength for holiday season

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 07:21
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.

FTC targets Dollar General in lawsuit over price discrepancies

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 16:00
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on Oct. 26, alleging the discount retailer routinely charged customers more than the prices displayed.

Gasoline price average under Trump surpasses Biden era

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 15:40
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, Tesla open first 2 heavy-duty truck charging sites

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 15:30
Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.

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