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Shell Wins Investor Backing for Higher Executive Bonuses

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 09:47
The vote, more than 95% in favor at Shell’s annual meeting in London, raises the maximum long-term share award for CEO Wael Sawan from 600% to 900% of salary. 

Oil Prices Remain Above $100 as Iran War Dominates Markets

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 09:11
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 0.7% to $111.39 a barrel.

Stellantis to Make Affordable EV With Leapmotor in Italy

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 08:46
Dubbed the E-Car, the model will be produced starting in 2028 at a plant in Pomigliano, Italy.

EU Races to Finalize U.S. Trade Deal to Avoid More Tariffs

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 08:16
Trump previously threatened to hike tariffs on European auto imports to 25% from 15% because the EU hadn’t moved quickly enough to implement the deal.

Home Depot Profit Falls, but It Tops Expectations

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 07:39
The housing market has been static as Americans wrestle with rising costs and other economic concerns.

Volvo to Pay $196.5 Million to Settle With CARB

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 15:45
The settlement is the latest in a series between truck and engine manufacturers and the California agency related to nitrogen oxide emissions.

Windrose U.S. Assembly Plants to Be Operating by End of 2026

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 15:27
Windrose expects to start assembly of its R700 Class 8 battery-electric tractor at sites in Georgia and Washington state by the end of 2026.

Cargo Thieves Target Truckers on I-40 in Arizona

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:04
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, founded in the Wild West era when stagecoach bandits and cattle rustlers roamed, is responding today to cargo thefts.

Freight Broker Protection Narrowed in Negligent Hiring Suits

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:42
The Supreme Court opened the door to brokers being liable for negligence in state lawsuits, but it may not be as harsh as some have feared, according to experts.

Averitt Begins Construction of 2 Regional Service Centers

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:20
Both locations were identified as potential “pinch points” as the freight industry rebounds after the longest downturn in industry memory.

U.S. Plans New Russian Oil Waiver as War Tightens Supplies

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:04
The decision underscores the pressure President Donald Trump faces to rein in higher fuel costs and address a global supply crunch caused by the Iran war.

Bypass Turns Into Savings

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:00
A weigh station stop can seem like a small delay. But across a fleet, those minutes turn into measurable hours, fuel, and cost. The real value of bypass is not moving faster. It is building predictability that adds up.

The Future of Weigh Station Bypass

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:00
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

Tankers Entering Hormuz During War Are Making Their Way Out

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:38
At least 19 oil- and liquefied petroleum gas-carrying ships without Iranian links have both entered and exited Hormuz since March 1. 

Ford in Talks to Supply Pickups to Military in North America

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 10:08
Ford is in negotiations with defense departments in Europe and North America to supply pickup trucks and software to their armed forces.

House Leaders Graves, Larsen Unveil 5-Year Highway Bill

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:59
The BUILD America 250 Act would reauthorize federal surface transportation programs covering roads, bridges, transit, rail and safety.

S&P’s Mobility Unit to Sell $2B of Notes Ahead of Spinoff

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:44
S&P Global said May 18 that its Mobility Global unit will sell $2 billion of notes ahead of a planned spinoff of the business. 

Oil Prices Ease After Overnight Jump

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:29
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 1.3% to $107.84 per barrel.

U.S. Lets Russia Oil Sales Waiver Expire in Tight Market

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 08:08
The expiration effectively ends a brief period where the administration eased sanctions on some Russian oil, enabling purchases that would otherwise be barred.

China Agrees to Boost Trade for U.S. Beef and Poultry

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 07:20
The agreements offer some hope to American farmers harmed by the trade war as they saw a major export market for soybeans and other products dry up.

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