VTNA expects to begin taking orders for the VNL Electric tractor by the end of 2026, the truck maker’s top executive told 2026 ACR Expo attendees.

Augment acquired Merlin, an AI startup focused on wholesale distribution, and will integrate its technology into Augie, the company’s flagship AI platform.

Volvo Trucks North America introduced mechanical electric power takeoff for the VNR Electric tractor during ACT Expo 2026.

Renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel and renewable natural gas are becoming more attractive options for fleet operators for multiple reasons.

Designers and engineers are working on simplifying and speeding up development of what the company says will be a sleek, lightweight plug-in pickup truck.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, fell 2.7% to $111.43.

The Le Series is available in both 25,950-pound and 33,000-pound configurations. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.4% from the prior month to $60.3 billion, Commerce Department data showed May 5.

ADM shares were up 1% in premarket trading. The stock has climbed more than 30% so far this year, bolstered by optimism for policies that increase the use of biofuels. 

The world’s largest brewer reported a 0.8% rise in organic volume growth in the first quarter, with beer up by 1.2% according to a statement May 5. 

MicroVision is expanding its portfolio of lidar sensors and perception software to support advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving.

ABM and Lane Valente Industries will join InCharge Energy and Heliox as turnkey solutions providers supporting Mack’s battery-electric models.

Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a slow start to the year that dragged on overall first-quarter results, the company reported May 1.

Saia's operating revenue increased 2.4% to $806.2 million from $787.6. The operating ratio ticked up, increasing 60 basis points to 91.7 from 91.1.

The use of so-called alternative marketing agreements between cattle feedlots and meatpackers, instead of open auctions, has long drawn scrutiny.

The Department of Transportation has awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants, with Alaska, Texas and Florida gaining the highest amounts.

Europe is ready to respond should President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%.

In the trucking industry, speed still dominates performance conversations. Consistency is the better measure. A truck that runs the same timetable every trip is worth more to a fleet than one that runs fast on its good days. Inconsistency breaks plans, erodes margins, and strains customer relationships. Especially in a tight market, consistency is what separates fleet value from fleet activity

XPO’s North American LTL adjusted OR improved 200 basis points year over year to 83.9. Total revenue increased 7.3% to $2.1 billion from $1.95 billion.

But U.S. domestic inventories are quickly depleting, and America’s oil producers are struggling to keep up.