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Texas law proposal targets fraudulent digital Mexican CDLs

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 09:41
Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.

Tesla launches robotaxi service with Cybercabs

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 08:54
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control.”

U.S. job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 08:25
Labor Department revisions added 55,000 to June and July payrolls. Employers created 21,000 jobs in July; the Labor Department had originally reported that they’d cut 23,000.

Oil prices up sharply this week

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 07:54
Brent crude fell 0.7% to $94.84 a barrel. U.S. gasoline prices will be higher this Labor Day weekend than they have ever been at this time of year, according to AAA.

Diesel hits record price at an average of $5.85 a gallon

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 07:16
Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.

Volkswagen board approves 50,000 additional job cuts

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 16:00
Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping overhaul that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint.

Guinness beer heist worth $155,000 gives police plenty to mull

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:20
British police have a stout task ahead: recovering 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness.

White House targets trucking fraud in enforcement surge

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 14:31
Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and a White House task force have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.

August Class 8 orders rise on soft year-ago comparisons

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 14:03
North American Class 8 truck orders slowed sequentially in August, in line with seasonal norms as build slots began filling. But they jumped on an annual basis.

Major carmakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:45
The head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said lawmakers should ban Chinese connected cars as well as related vehicle software and hardware before the legislative session ends in January.

Walmart $1.3B Georgia fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:20
Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.

PlusAI unveils third attempt to go public

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 11:21
PlusAI plans to merge with Texas Ventures Acquisition III, which has backing from funds managed by hedge fund and asset manager Yorkville Advisors Global.

Service sector expands in August

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:01
New orders growth accelerated to the fastest pace since early 2023 while a measure of business activity was the strongest since 2022.

Tyson cuts profit outlook again as beef segment worsens

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 09:34
Tyson now sees annual adjusted operating income of $1.85 billion to $2.05 billion. That comes just one month after the company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.

Oil prices hit $96 as Iran fighting intensifies

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 09:29
The renewed fighting has sent U.S. crude prices sharply higher this week, up 11%. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 0.6% to $96.23 per barrel.

U.S.-Iran conflict stalls with no end in sight

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 08:49
The hostilities have underscored Iran’s continued ability to choke a crucial maritime artery. The Hormuz strait handled a fifth of oil and LNG flows before the war.

U.S. trade gap widens to largest since early 2025 on AI push

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 08:16
The gap in goods and services trade grew 24.4% from the prior month to $88.6 billion. The value of imports increased 2.8% and exports fell 2.1%.

Dry bulk shipping rates hit 2-year high

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 07:48
The Baltic Dry Index rose 5.5% to 3,331 points, touching the highest since December 2023, driven by a rise in the constituent Capesize rate that surged over 8%. 

House extends highway, other federal programs through Dec. 11

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 16:00
The House passed a short-term measure Sept. 1 that funds the federal government into early December and extends expiring federal surface transportation programs.

Canada extends fuel tax suspension into 2027

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 15:00
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government will extend the suspension of a fuel excise tax to Jan. 31, 2027.

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