Mack Trucks is rolling out Lock & Leave, a new feature that lets drivers initiate over-the-air (OTA) software updates and then leave the truck unattended while the update completes. Scheduled for launch in fall 2026 pending final validation, Lock &…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) CEO John O’Leary is confident that truck demand will accelerate in the second half of 2026, citing rising fleet replacement needs. The company has seen an 8% year-over-year sales gain in Q2 and a 41.6%…
Global fuel markets have tightened to record levels as renewed Middle East conflict and tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raise supply concerns, threatening to push gasoline and diesel prices higher at the pump. The escalation follows the collapse…
U.S. President Donald Trump on July 14, 2026 abandoned plans to impose a 20% cargo fee on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, instead announcing that Gulf states would make “massive” trade and investment deals in the United States. The…
Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. is in advanced negotiations to acquire German food-delivery platform Delivery Hero SE, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal could be finalized as early as this week, potentially valuing Delivery Hero above its…
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are poised for further growth as truckload capacity tightens, driving up demand and shipment weights in the second quarter of 2026. Executives report sequential improvements in demand and rising revenue per shipment, with LTL pricing climbing near…
The U.S. is struggling to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil normally flows. Despite President Donald Trump’s aggressive tactics—including airstrikes, naval blockades, and threats—restoring prewar shipping…
Oil prices have surged over $85 as fighting intensifies in the Middle East, with Brent crude rising 4.1% to $86.73 a barrel and US benchmark crude up 3.1% at $80.55 a barrel. The uncertainty over the future stability of supplies…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering removing the requirement for traditional brake pedals and steering wheels in robotaxis. NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison stated that it doesn’t make sense for vehicles designed to be fully autonomous to have…
The US federal budget deficit widened 2% to $1.37 trillion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Treasury Department data showed on July 13, 2026. The shortfall for June alone hit $120 billion, reversing a months-long narrowing trend driven…