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Trucking leaders, law enforcement and federal regulators have begun closing loopholes that allow fraudsters, unqualified drivers and noncompliant carriers into our industry. Read more…
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Oil prices are now hovering between $90 and $100 per barrel as the U.S. war with Iran drags on, contributing to stubborn inflation. Brent crude rose 2.7% to $98.72 a barrel. Read more…
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As regulators weigh the future of truck safety regulation, new data and independent scrutiny show what’s possible with autonomous technology. Read more…
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“Retailers appear to be front-loading holiday inventory given tariff and shipping uncertainty, which shows up at the ports but not yet on the highway,” said James Roe of AlixPartners. Read more…
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The Conference Board said Sept. 29 that its consumer confidence index tumbled 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, down from 88.6 in August. Read more…
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Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August compared with a year earlier, the Commerce Department said. On a monthly basis, prices climbed 0.3%, up from 0.1% in July, a sign prices are still running hot. Read more…
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The electrification of road freight is emerging as a structural force that could undermine long-term oil demand across the world. Read more…
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As AI moves into heavy-duty vehicle repair, industry leaders say the technology will not replace technicians, rather get them the information they need faster. Read more…
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U.S. job openings slid to 7.08 million from a revised 7.34 million in July, the Labor Department reported Sept. 29. Openings were the lowest since they hit 6.9 million in March. Read more…
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The long-range battery shortage points to the need for automakers such as Stellantis to adjust production plans amid a spike in EV demand caused by the war on Iran. Read more…
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Toyota and Lexus brand sales cratered 23% in the world’s biggest auto market in August on weak demand for gasoline and hybrid vehicles. Read more…
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