A federal truck safety bill, known as the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act, has been introduced to create nationwide trucking safety standards and curb what lawmakers describe as frivolous lawsuits stemming from inconsistent state interpretations. The legislation, supported by the…
The U.S. Treasury reported a record July budget deficit of $432 billion on August 12, 2026, driven by accelerated federal spending. Through the first 10 months of fiscal 2026, the deficit totaled $1.8 trillion—5% wider than the same period in…
According to AAA data, US gasoline and diesel prices have reached record seasonal highs in August, with drivers paying an average of $4 per gallon for gasoline and $5.40 per gallon for diesel. This is a significant increase from the…
McLaren has dropped a cryptic teaser that strongly suggests it’s building its first modern manual supercar, with the reveal set for August 14 during Monterey Car Week. The teaser video opens with the McLaren M6GT—a 1960s road-going offshoot of the…
The National Truck Driving Championships and North American Inspectors Championship, hosted in Pittsburgh, highlight professional drivers and inspectors committed to highway safety. These competitions promote higher safety standards by encouraging skill development, knowledge sharing, and excellence across trucking and enforcement.…
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers has signaled that the upcoming peak shipping season—typically running from August through late October or early November—is poised to be the strongest for trucking since the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Deutsche Bank Chicago Industrials…
A 2009 Toyota Yaris wrapped in a unique vinyl design reportedly confused a Flock camera at Def Con in Las Vegas. The camera, which is designed to identify vehicles by their make, model, color, and other visible details, was unable…
China has accelerated its purchases of US soybeans ahead of a planned September summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump, with state-owned traders leading the buying. However, private Chinese importers remain largely sidelined due to tariffs and strained…
Global oil markets are facing a sharper supply squeeze than anticipated following renewed escalation in the Iran war, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported. The agency now estimates a shortfall of 1.8 million barrels a day for this quarter—more than…
Proficient Auto Logistics, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based auto hauler, will acquire Hansen & Adkins for $130 million in a deal expected to close in mid-August. The acquisition will more than double Proficient’s company-owned fleet capacity and expand its operations into Canada.…