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US Plans $250 Million Stake in Global Supply Chain Fund

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:52
The U.S. plans to contribute $250 million to an investment consortium that would help fund projects aimed at strengthening supply chains for energy and minerals.

Cummins’ 2027 X15 Diesel Makes Public Debut

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:35
 Cummins unveiled its EPA 2027-compliant X15 diesel engine at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting, emphasizing a redesigned, larger SCR system and fuel-efficiency gains.

Truck Parking Developer Outpost Adds 5 Locations

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:24
The company’s first property in the northeastern U.S. is in Newark, N.J. Four more properties were added in Miami and California, Outpost said March 19.

Rep. Latta Leads the Charge for Autonomous Vehicle Framework

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 13:08
Rep. Bob Latta has pushed for a national AV policy for about a decade, decrying today’s state‑by‑state regulatory patchwork.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 23, 2026

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 23, 2026 print edition.

US Envoy Says EU Faces Higher Tariffs if Trade Deal Fails

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 12:06
Andrew Puzder’s remarks come as the full European Parliament prepares for a vote March 26 on the EU-U.S. trade deal negotiated last year.

Toyota to Invest Further $1B to Boost Output at US Plants

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 11:44
Toyota will plow $800 million into its factory in Georgetown, Ky., and $200 million for its Princeton, Ind., facility.

Wing Drones to Start Silicon Valley Deliveries This Year

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 09:41
This is the first time that consumers in the company’s home market will be able to try out the technology.

Averitt Boosts LTL Network as Freight Market Upturn Beckons

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 08:20
Averitt Express is expanding its core less-than-truckload business to get ahead of what it sees as an emerging upturn in the less-than-truckload market.

'China Speed' Is the Global Auto Industry's New Benchmark

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 08:04
Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom.

Trump Extends Hormuz Deadline, Halts Strikes

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:54
Wall Street shot higher and global oil futures tumbled March 23 after President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

IEA Says Iran War a 'Major, Major Threat' to Global Economy

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:31
Fatih Birol said at Australia’s National Press Club that the war has had a worse impact on oil than the two oil shocks of the 1970s combined.

Perspective: Chameleon Carriers Undermine Roadway Safety

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 07:00
Motor carrier safety records are meant to protect the public, but chameleon carriers undermine the system to evade accountability, writes Aim's Ron Bourque.

Nebraska Seeks Truckers to Haul Hay After Massive Wildfire

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:24
Truckers willing to haul hay for cattle rescued from Nebraska’s largest wildfire are being sought and offered a stipend to offset high fuel prices.

Georgia Gov. Kemp Suspends Motor Fuel Taxes for 60 Days

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:30
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law March 20 to suspend for 60 days motor fuel taxes to help residents cope with rising pump prices.

Analysts Doubt Canada Can Meet IEA Oil Target

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 15:08
Canada would be the third-largest contributor to the IEA’s program, with the added crude at about 130,000 extra barrels a day if rolled out over six months.

FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:40
“FMCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,” the FMCSA said.

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.

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