A sweeping UK study by Censuswide, commissioned by Dick Lovett, reveals that a significant portion of drivers either ignore or disable advanced driver aids, leaving expensive safety tech gathering dust. The nationally representative survey polled 1,350 UK motorists in summer…
North America’s largest private truck fleets are navigating a complex landscape of rising costs and shifting trade policies while maintaining service levels, according to the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list. The annual ranking, based on tractor counts,…
Private carrier fleet expansion in 2026 has been uneven across industries, with some sectors thriving while others stagnate or shrink. Beverage, food service, agriculture, and retail fleets generally grew, while several other sectors saw little to no change or even…
The Formula 1 circus returned from its summer break at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with overcast skies and light drizzle greeting the teams during Friday’s opening session. The first practice ran under low-grip conditions before the track…
The six-month mark of the U.S.-Iran war is approaching as President Donald Trump ramps up economic pressure on Tehran with an expanded sanctions campaign, including potential secondary penalties for nations and companies that continue to engage with Iran. Trump warned…
Chris Spear has left his position as President and CEO of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) effective immediately, the federation announced on August 21, 2026. ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen confirmed Spear’s departure in a statement, noting that the Executive Committee…
Federal safety regulators are escalating their scrutiny of General Motors’ 6.2-liter L87 V8 engine, launching an Engineering Analysis after receiving nearly 500 complaints of post-recall engine failures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed it is expanding its investigation…
U.S. business activity surged to its fastest pace since 2022 in August, driven by stronger demand and improved economic sentiment, according to the latest S&P Global flash composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The index climbed to 56, marking the highest…
Hankook is ramping up truck tire manufacturing at its Clarksville, Tennessee plant, currently operating at 30% capacity with full production targeted by the end of 2027. The facility, which began operations in 2017 focusing on passenger and light-truck tires, is…
Saudi Aramco has significantly rerouted its crude oil exports to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, increasing shipments through the northern route via Ain Sukhna. Since the Houthis announced a blockade on July 20, Saudi crude exports through the…