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Dallas Fed Sees Hit to Global GDP if Hormuz Stays Shut

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:09
Economists are monitoring both the inflationary and demand impacts from soaring prices of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products. 

Oil Tanker Market’s Key Rate Thrown Into Chaos

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:23
Without the TD3 rate, the brokers have almost nothing upon which to base their assessments. 

North Carolina Could Claw Back VinFast EV Plant Incentives

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 08:34
The automaker's latest blueprint calls for 80% fewer workers than promised, which jeopardizes hundreds of millions of dollars in incentives.

Senate Bill Calls for Fertilizer Price Transparency

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 08:06
The Fertilizer Transparency Act would “offer market participants of all sizes comparable levels of market information on fertilizer components.”

US Soy Ships Pile Into China as Summit Delay Clouds Trade

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 07:48
The uncertainty has weighed on soybean prices, with Chicago futures headed for a weekly drop of around 4.5%, the most in nearly a year.

Oil Refiners Pay Huge Premiums to Replace Middle East Crude

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 07:30
The prices demonstrate yet another pinch point in the global energy industry system caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 06:00
The final night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting marked the introduction of its 67th general chairman and treasurer, Mark Kennedy.

Motive Faces $30M Arbitration Loss but Wins ITC Patent Case

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:45
Motive Technologies has been ordered to pay rival Samsara more than $30 million over false advertising claims but was cleared in a patent infringement case.

FedEx Lifts Profit Outlook as Network Plan Gains Traction

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:42
Investors are looking to FedEx for signals about what the war in Iran and the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs may mean for corporate America.

Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:26
Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.

USPS Chief Steiner Warns Cash Will Run Out Within Year

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:01
“How long are employees going to work and vendors going to show up if we're not paying them?" Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview.

IEA Details Contributions for Coordinated Stockpile Draw

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 14:23
The IEA said the release will largely consist of crude oil, though contributions from Europe will primarily take the form of refined petroleum product.

White House Rules Out Export Curbs as Fuel Prices Rise

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:04
November’s midterms will hinge in part on Americans’ attitudes toward the cost of living, and polls show the president is getting poor economic marks.

Mark Kennedy Rises From Technician to TMC Chairman

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:07
Mark Kennedy says his journey from trailer technician to TMC chairman is a testament to curiosity and a willingness to step outside his comfort zone.

Clarios Introduces Battery-as-a-Service Program at TMC

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:00
Battery manufacturer Clarios has introduced a battery-as-a-service program to optimize battery replacement and reduce costs for fleet operators.

Iran Intensifies Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:42
The strikes sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.

ATA Urges Congress to Refocus Highway Bill on Freight Routes

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:51
The trucking industry is asking lawmakers to center the next surface transportation bill on the National Highway System, parking and the federal excise tax.

Zenobe Energy Buys Fleet Electrification Firm Revolv

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:23
The acquisition enables Zenobe to immediately serve more than 100 electric trucks in California, with more projects underway.

Daimler CFO Says Signals Point to a Market Turnaround

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 09:45
“The probability of increasing pricing slightly or potentially increasing tariff surcharges over the year has increased,” said Eva Scherer, Daimler Truck CFO.

Global Trade to Slow on Opposing Forces of Energy Surge, AI

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 09:43
The volume of goods trade is forecast to rise by 1.9%, markedly weaker than a 4.6% jump in 2025 that was partially attributed to AI.

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