The shipping disruption has largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers made in the Persian Gulf and limited access to fertilizer ingredients.

Iran has threatened it won't allow “even a single liter of oil” destined for the U.S., Israel and their allies to pass through Strait of Hormuz.

The moves include issuing more individual licenses allowing foreign companies to work in Venezuela without violating U.S. sanctions.

“We’re resetting the meeting,” Trump said March 17 at the White House during a sit-down with the Irish prime minister. “[China was] fine with it.” 

Utility Trailer  launched its new hybrid transport refrigeration technology as part of its partnership with German trailer maker Schmitz Cargobull.

The spike in oil and gas prices presents already-divided Federal Reserve officials with a worst-case scenario as they conclude a key meeting March 18.

Hyundai Translead CEO Sean Kenney noted that more than 500 customer locations are located within a 100‑mile radius of the planned facilities in Will County.

ATA President Chris Spear outlined for TMC attendees the breakneck pace at which challenges are confronting the carriers that comprise ATA's membership base.

Iran’s attacks on vessels and the threat of mines have cut traffic in the vital waterway to a trickle, effectively putting Tehran in charge of the flow.

Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner's permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers.

The U.S. factory was put on hold in 2024 after the Vietnamese EV maker said it would delay construction by three years.

Volvo Trucks North America teased plans March 16 to launch a new heavy-haul and vocational truck in the third quarter of 2026.

The European Parliament’s trade committee will vote March 19 on the accord, which will then go to a full plenary vote later this month or in April.

Federal lawmakers are proposing FMCSA create a registry of authorized motor carriers that have been screened to carry U.S. military freight.

“The shops are seeing positive momentum, they’re continuing to grow, and they’re finding new ways to drive revenue,” Fullbay CEO Trent Broberg said March 15.

For a second straight year, Tesla brought one of its battery-electric Semis to TMC, this time showcasing a model with a lower roof fairing.

The Seattle-based company said it started testing the express delivery service late last year and expanding it this month.

By adapting the self-powered Halo device to install on steer axles and hubs, Aperia’s technology now covers all wheel positions on trucks and trailers.

The nationwide average retail price reached $5.044 a gallon on March 16, according to AAA, up by more than a third since the Iran conflict began. 

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