Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar flows likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of U.S. troops on Iranian soil, experts say. Read more…
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M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS
The price of Brent crude climbed 3.5% to $86.18 a barrel on July 14 after soaring nearly 10% on July 13. U.S. benchmark crude was up 3.1% at $80.55 a barrel. Read more…
Even brokers that have prioritized compliance and safety could face a more difficult operating environment, trucking and logistics leaders said. Read more…
The federal review of a proposed backup geolocation network has drawn intense scrutiny as trucking and other industries battle over its potential downsides. Read more…
A two-page letter outlined precautions government agencies should take as the DEA prepares to downgrade marijuana’s Schedule I classification. Read more…
President Trump on July 14 backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf countries would instead invest in the United States. Read more…
Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, experiencing medical emergencies and even giving birth in the cars. Read more…
The Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery ruling has raised the stakes for how freight brokers approach carrier selection, documentation and liability exposure. Read more…
Kansas and the Trump administration settled with the owner of the Keystone Pipeline over alleged Clean Water Act violations stemming from a 2022 oil spill. Read more…
Oil and gas groups say the waiver lowered fuel costs and improved supply, while maritime advocates warn it threatens shipbuilding investment, jobs and national industry capacity. Read more…
The comments follow NHTSA’s move last month to update federal safety standards to remove the mandate for manual brake pedals in autonomous vehicles. 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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