Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking: TT Government

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January 7, 2026

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Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking

"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,” ATA President Chris Spear said. Read more…

TODAY’S PREMIUM CONTENT

M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

Diesel Prices to Decrease in 2026, Analysts Say

EIA expects the spot Brent crude price to average $55 per barrel in 2026, down from $69 in 2025 and $81 in 2024. Brent is the global benchmark for crude prices. Read more…

DOT Awards $118M in Commercial Vehicle Transportation Grants

The FY25 annual grants are allocated through a competitive process for states. In this round, $71.6 million was dedicated to “High Priority” grants for CMVs and innovative technology deployment. Read more…

11 Chevron Oil Tankers to Receive Deliveries in Venezuela

A small fleet of ships booked by Chevron is sailing to Venezuela as the company emerges as the only exporter of the country’s oil following the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. Read more…

Transportation Stocks Eye Record on Economic Growth Hopes

Among the Dow Jones Transportation Average’s best performers in 2025 were C.H. Robinson Worldwide, surging 56%, as investors fawned over its use of artificial intelligence to cut costs. Read more…

THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "This Thing’s Strapped In. You’d Better Buckle Up Too!"

Energy Secretary to Meet With Oil Executives on Venezuela

Energy Secretary Chris Wright will attend the Goldman Sachs Energy, Clean Tech & Utilities Conference in Miami that executives from Chevron, ConocoPhillips and other companies are set to attend. Read more…

4 Railroads Object to Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

CSX, BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern and Grand Trunk Railroad filed requests last week that the Surface Transportation Board reject Union Pacific’s application. Read more…

Oil Stocks Sharply Higher After US Action in Venezuela

While the U.S. action is unlikely to have an immediate impact on crude prices given the current glut in the market, it could upend energy markets and have an impact on the geopolitical landscape. Read more…

Jefferies Wants First Brands Founder Questioned Under Oath

Jefferies Financial Group is pressing to question First Brands founder Patrick James under oath, saying the former CEO cannot avoid an upcoming deposition. Read more…

OPEC+ Sticks With Plan to Keep Oil Flow Steady Amid Turmoil

Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Jan. 4 to keep production levels steady through the end of March, ratifying a decision made in November to suspend last year’s sequence of increases. Read more…

US Multinationals Excluded in OECD Deal From 15% Tax

The U.S. and more than 100 other countries finalized an agreement that would exempt American companies from some foreign taxes, the culmination of a monthslong effort to create a carve-out. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 50 Global Freight Companies Persevere Amid Trade Shift

The world’s largest transportation and logistics providers have been operating in a highly volatile business environment this year as tariffs and shifting trade policies have altered international freight flows. Read more…

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