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GM to Add Overtime to Boost Gas Pickup Output

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 09:56
The company will run additional hours at its Flint, Mich., factory starting in June, but doesn’t plan to add more workers.

Transport Topics Launches Premium Content for Subscribers

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 09:00
Beginning March 30, Transport Topics will begin publishing a new selection of “Premium” stories on ttnews.com.

Attacks on Mideast Aluminum Plants Threaten Supply Crisis

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:08
The Middle East accounts for about 9% of global output of aluminum, used in airplanes, food packaging and solar panels.

How to Cut Fleet Maintenance Costs Without Cutting Corners

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
In early 2026, the primary parts-related issue for managers is cost containment, said Robert Braswell, TMC’s executive director.

Real-Time Cost Pressures Test Fleet Preventive Maintenance Schedules

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Fleet maintenance leaders must negotiate a tricky balance between controlling costs and maximizing vehicle uptime through preventive maintenance.

Leasing Demand Rises as Fleets Confront 2027 NOx Rule

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty engines produced starting in 2027 will make leasing more attractive, said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease.

Autonomous Truck Developers Set Stage for Large-Scale Deployment

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Working together with major truck makers and industry suppliers, self-driving truck companies are preparing factories for mass production of driverless trucks.

Fuel Cards: Beyond Discounts at the Pump

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
While operating in a soft freight market that has been squeezing margins, carriers of all sizes have been relying on fuel cards for savings at the pump and tighter control over fuel spending.

Federal Funding Spurs Action on Truck Parking

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Commercial truck parking challenges persist, but government leaders are increasingly paying attention, from the halls of Congress to statehouses and regional planning commissions.

Truck Parking Breaks New Ground

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Truck parking "is a nightmare after 4 or 5 p.m.,” professional truck ­driver Charles Rudd said. But private-sector parking models are emerging to fill the gaps left by public parking.

Carriers Turn to Wellness Tools to Support Truckers

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 08:00
Fleets are increasingly utilizing wellness programs and technology to prioritize their drivers' health and wellness, in efforts to improve driver morale, performance and retention.

Oil Prices Soar Amid Fears About Escalation in Iran

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 07:44
President Donald Trump on March 30 threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached soon.

Vehicle Missing in Cargo Theft of 12 Tons of KitKat Bars

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 07:20
Swiss food giant Nestlé says the cargo was stolen after leaving its production site in Italy last week for Poland.

Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot in $29 Billion Deal

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 06:59
The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in a high-margin industry segment.

Strike Continues for Third Week at JBS Meatpacking Plant

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:42
JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.

US Finalizes Higher Biofuels Quota to Boost Domestic Demand

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:10
The rule requires refiners to mix a record 25.82 billion gallons of biofuels into conventional diesel and gasoline this year, EPA says.

First Brands to Sell 12 Brands Including Autolite for $25M

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 13:54
The 12 brands in the deal include Fram, Autolite and Trico, according to court documents dated March 25. 

T&I Chairman Graves Won’t Seek Re-Election

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:50
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves will not seek re-election, ending a congressional career that began in 2001.

Hormuz Ship Traffic Stays Frozen Despite Move to Start Fees

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:41
Iran is trying to set up a tolling system, seeking payments of as much as $2 million per voyage through the waterway.

Consumer Sentiment Slips as Inflation Outlook Worsens

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 09:43
Consumers expect prices to rise at an annual rate of 3.8% over the next year from 3.4% a month earlier, the biggest increase since April 2025.

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