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Oil Traders Fatigued by Wild Price Swings Pull Back Flows

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:38
Four of the six largest swings ever seen in international oil benchmark Brent futures have come since the war started at the end of February.

Trailer Orders Slow as Fleets Shift Priorities

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:36
U.S. trailer orders in February came in below prior-year results as the sector began working down peak-season backlogs, according to ACT Research data.

Windrose’s First US Deliveries Due in May Through Xos

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:31
Customer deliveries of Windrose tractors are expected to begin in May, Xos CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics in an exclusive interview.

Rep. Rouzer Touts Stronger CDL Rules With Dalilah's Law

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:30
A bill to toughen English-language proficiency rules for truck drivers from Rep. David Rouzer (R‑N.C.) is moving to the House floor, setting up an April vote.

Class 8 Sales in February Hit Eighth Month Below Prior Year

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:00
Omdia Automotive data showed February sales fell 17.4% to 12,992 units from 15,725 a year earlier. But sale rose 5.7% from January’s 12,287 units.

Congress Starts Fiscal 2027 Transport Talks Amid DHS Shutdown

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:30
Congress has begun assembling fiscal 2027 funding bills as lawmakers wait for the White House’s budget request and continue to negotiate an end to the DHS shutdown.

ATA Truck Tonnage Reaches 3-Year High in February

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:29
Freight tonnage in February reached its highest level in three years, American Trucking Associations reported March 24.

Lawmakers Push to Keep AM Radio in Cars

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:27
Lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation this year that would mandate automakers keep AM receivers in cars. 

EU Lawmakers Approve Trade Deal With US but Add Safeguards

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:00
The deal will now be further negotiated by EU trade representatives Maroš Šefčovič and his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer, who are meeting March 27.

Iran War Is Pushing Consumers to Break Up With Fossil Fuels

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:55
Consumers are responding to one of the largest disruptions in global oil markets by embracing low-carbon technologies that promise to lower gas and power bills.

Pony AI Delivers First-Ever Profitable Quarter

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:27
Pony AI has set a goal of deploying robotaxis with partners in more than 20 cities worldwide this year.

OECD Forecasts 4.2% Inflation as War Hits Global Economy

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 07:57
For the U.S., the OECD expects inflation to jump to 4.2% this year, from 2.6% last year. Its price outlook is 1.2 percentage points higher than in December.

Oil Prices Rise Amid Confusion on Iran Peace Talks

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 07:39
Iran and the U.S. hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the war appeared to falter on March 26, sending oil prices back up.

Trump Administration Denies Review of $200 Oil

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 06:30
Trump administration officials are examining what a potential spike in oil prices as high as $200 a barrel would mean for the economy, according to sources.

Canada, Alberta Reach Methane Deal as Pipeline Talks Advance

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:04
The Alberta and Canadian governments reached a deal to reduce methane emissions, setting the stage for a new pipeline to the Pacific coast.

Trump, Xi Set Beijing Summit for May 14-15 After Delay

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:15
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping will hold their highly anticipated summit in Beijing on May 14-15, following a delay that brought uncertainty to relations.

USPS Plans First Fuel Surcharge as Oil Prices Spike

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 14:23
USPS will impose a surcharge to offset rising fuel costs, sources said, a sign that the beleaguered mail carrier is feeling the strain of higher oil prices.

Moving Crews Help Rescue Kidnapped Girl After Amber Alert

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 14:22
Moving crews from Camelback Moving helped rescue a kidnapped girl after spotting her at a convenience store, blocking the suspect’s vehicle and alerting police.

Economic Outlook Dims on Impact of Iran War

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:27
Wall Street is cutting its forecasts for the U.S. economy this year, boosting its projections for inflation and unemployment.

Venezuela Pitches Newly Opened Oil Sector to Investors

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:13
Delcy Rodríguez presented a reformed industry — one that has opened up to private capital, international arbitration and scrutiny in less than three months.

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