Truck buyers are taking wait-and-see approach, OEMs say: TT Daily

October 9, 2026

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Truck buyers are taking wait-and-see approach, OEMs say

ACT Research reported preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 18,700 units in September, down 9.5% from a year earlier. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

EQUIPMENT

Daimler Truck North America’s Q3 sales jump 51%

North America posted the larger percentage increase of the two truck segments in Q3, while Mercedes-Benz Trucks also recorded higher sales. Read more…

FUEL

Oil prices settle as Trump touts ‘productive’ talks with Iran

Brent crude oil declined 0.4% to $103.89 a barrel. The drop in oil prices comes after stocks felt pressure on Oct. 8 from a 4.1% rise in the price for a barrel of Brent to more than $104. Read more…

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SAFETY

FDA clears path for oral fluid, hair drug tests

American Trucking Associations, which spent years pressing for the change, called the move an important step toward strengthening highway safety. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Treasury chief backs tax bill aimed at litigation financing

Congressional Republicans are seeking support from the Treasury Department to examine and potentially change the tax treatment of third-party litigation financing. Read more…

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Your Breakdown Data Knows First

Breakdowns are more than costly disruptions. Each roadside event generates valuable data that can reveal failure patterns, strengthen maintenance strategies, and guide smarter decisions. Combined with clear communication and experienced support, those insights help fleets protect drivers and improve uptime. Read more…

TECHNOLOGY

Isaac adds AI in-cab alerts to ease fleet safety management

Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is introducing configurable in-cab alerts that empower drivers to self-correct unsafe behaviors. Read more…

TECHNOLOGY

Isaac CEO urges fleets not to relinquish control of their data

“Only you should have access to all your data. Only you should have the big picture of your business. No one else,” Jacques DeLarochelliere said. Read more…

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LOGISTICS

U.S.-to-China oil tanker costs more than launching a rocket

The journey costs about $80 million, compared with $74 million for a standard SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, shipbroker Gibson said this week. Read more…

LOGISTICS

Importers win class status in Trump tariff refund fight

A U.S. trade judge approved class-action status for a legal fight over refunds for President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. Read more…

BUSINESS

Oracle moves gas by trucks to avoid data center power delays

Oracle is considering using the same strategy in New Mexico, where a gas pipeline to help power one of its most crucial data centers is delayed and threatening the project’s timeline. Read more…

AUTONOMOUS

Tesla drops ‘self-driving’ branding in Europe

Tesla’s driver-assistance branding has long been a point of contention with regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla customers, who say the name gives the impression of full autonomy. Read more…

FUEL

Hurricane Isaias poses new threat to tight U.S. fuel market

Nearly 500,000 barrels a day of oil-refining capacity sit in the projected path of Hurricane Isaias, raising the risk that the U.S. fuel market will lose critical output. Read more…

BUSINESS

PepsiCo revenue rises despite weak North American demand

PepsiCo said it’s prioritizing innovation and more effective marketing to improve business in North America. Read more…

LOGISTICS

Kinder Morgan restores natural gas shipments to Mexico

Kinder Morgan is restoring natural gas shipments on its Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. to Mexico after making repairs that triggered a force majeure earlier this week. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs

The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets. Read more…

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