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Key Inflation Gauge Worsens as Americans Pay More for Gas

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 07:43
The PCE jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said May 28, up from 3.5% in March and the highest since May 2023.

Motive Expands AI to Turn Insights Into Action

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 15:47
Fleet management technology provider Motive continues to extend AI capabilities across its platform to help fleet operators enhance safety and productivity.

Cummins Expects X10 to Lift Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Share

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 13:59
“The X10 definitely opens up another market,” Brett Merritt, president of Cummins’ engine business, told analysts and investors during the firm’s investor day.

House Panel Slated to Debate FY27 Transportation Bill

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 12:30
A House panel is scheduled to consider fiscal 2027 transportation funding legislation on June 3 that includes $200 million for truck parking programs nationwide.

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fades to a Crawl

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 12:10
Widespread interference with signals on the industry’s Automatic Identification System continues to cloud the picture, making independent verification of ship traffic difficult.

U.S. Denies Iran Report on Draft Deal to Reopen Hormuz

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:46
The report had said maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could return to normal within a month of a peace deal coming into effect.

NHTSA Warns Drivers About Fake Ticket Texts

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:30
“NHTSA does not issue traffic tickets and will never text, call or email any member of the public regarding any traffic violation,” the agency said May 19.

Nussbaum Boosts Pay for OTR Van Drivers

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:30
Nussbaum Transportation announced what it described as its largest compensation update in recent history, increasing mileage pay and more for OTR van drivers.

Americans Are About to Pay Even More at the Grocery Store

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:07
The latest USDA food price outlook, published May 22, projected a 3.2% advance in grocery prices this year.

Oil Prices Decline as Financial Markets Rise

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:04
The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, fell $ 3.7% to $95.88 a barrel.

BP’s Ousted Chair Says He Was Fired Without Explanation

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 08:33
Manifold said in a statement, “I dispute entirely the characterization of my conduct and I will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged.”

Fed Official Warns U.S. Oil Won’t Fill Global Supply Gap

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 08:12
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen soon, consumption will need to fall.

Canada to Supply LNG to Germany

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 07:52
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double non-U.S. trade in a decade. 

ATA Prepares for 89th National Truck Driving Championships

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 15:52
The qualifying season is underway for ATA's National Truck Driving Championships, with hundreds of commercial drivers competing in state tournaments.

Russian Diesel, Jet Fuel Export Limits Would Add Price Pressure

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 14:55
Russia is considering limiting exports of diesel and jet fuel, Interfax said, as refinery run rates fall to multiyear lows amid Ukraine’s escalating attacks.

Mexico Export Gains Face Trump Tariff, Supply Chain Risks

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 14:30
U.S. tariffs pushed by President Donald Trump and supply chain disruptions are eroding Mexico’s gains as a manufacturing hub.

Volvo Wins U.S. Clearance Over China-Tied Vehicle Ban

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 14:00
The Trump administration reached an agreement with Volvo Car that will allow the automaker to avoid a U.S. ban on connected vehicles tied to China.

Highway Legislation Awaits House Consideration

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 13:15
When the House returns from Memorial Day recess, lawmakers are expected to take up a highway policy bill that would amplify federal funding for truck parking.

Hendrickson Introduces High-Efficiency Electric Drive Axle

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:15
Electraax features a fully integrated electric powertrain that combines a lightweight axle, single-speed gearbox, motor and inverter into one modular design.

U.S. Companies Stay Quiet on Tariff Refunds

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 12:12
The scramble for $166 billion in refunds comes with political and legal risks. Trump says it’s foreign firms that pay his import taxes and he’s painting refund backers as unpatriotic

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