CEO John O’Leary told reporters the plant would be the company’s largest truck manufacturing facility in the United States when up and running. Read more…
Trucking companies serving the major ports across the country continued to see capacity tightening while also moving beyond difficult prior-year comparisons. Read more…
Class 8 truck orders rose sharply on a year-over-year basis in July, but full 2026 production backlogs and uncertainty over EPA rules cloud the outlook. Read more…
Discover why fleets are replacing Google searches and outdated vendor lists with TruckDown.com to deliver faster vendor selection, more accurate information, real-time communication, and improved uptime. Read more…
GXO Logistics on Aug. 5 announced significant changes to its operating model aimed at sustaining growth through high-margin contracts and reducing costs. Read more…
Trimac Transportation acquired food-grade bulk carrier California Freight for an undisclosed sum, its second acquisition in the Golden State in two years. Read more…
In addition, Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market. Read more…
Carney said Canada remained engaged in the negotiations despite Trump’s comments, describing the talks as a fight to protect Canadian workers and businesses. Read more…
A barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, slipped 0.6%, to $82.07. Brent rose nearly 4% on Aug. 6 as progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained unclear. Read more…
Ford revealed a starting price of $29,945 including shipping fees. Pre-orders will begin in early 2027, with deliveries starting later in the year. Read more…
The Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran’s grip over the Persian Gulf waterway, including Tehran charging fees. Read more…
State producer Saudi Aramco will reduce its Arab Light oil price for delivery to customers in Asia next month by 50 cents a barrel to $2 a barrel less than the regional benchmark. Read more…
The results offer investors a measure of relief after a punishing stretch for Hertz, which has contended with heavy depreciation costs, volatile finances and pressure on its stock. Read more…
This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…
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