July freight tonnage slips as uneven recovery persists, ATA index shows
Freight tonnage dipped in July, continuing a pattern of uneven recovery in the trucking sector, according to the latest American Trucking Associations…
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Einride orders 500 Tesla Semi electric trucks for North American freight push
Swedish autonomous logistics specialist Einride has placed the largest order to date for Tesla’s Semi electric truck, committing to 500 units for…
Clock ticking down to 50% tariffs on Canada as U.S. and Canada hold last-ditch talks
The United States and Canada are locked in final negotiations to avert a looming 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian…
Oil prices rise after 2.7% gain the previous day
Global oil prices edged higher on Aug. 18, 2026, following a 2.7% surge the day before, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz shipping deal with Iran
President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Oman, warning that the U.S. could bomb the Gulf nation if it obstructs a proposed…
Cargo thefts drop but high-value loads push losses to $304.6M as thieves pivot to tech, metals
Cargo theft incidents in the U.S. and Canada fell 26% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 677 reported cases, according to Verisk CargoNet’s…
Truck buyers hold off amid EPA emissions uncertainty
U.S. Class 8 heavy-duty truck retail sales rose 2.2% year-over-year in July to 19,254 units, marking a second straight monthly increase despite…
60-day truce deadline expires with U.S. and Iran at loggerheads
The 60-day deadline set by the U.S.-Iran memorandum to end the war and finalize a nuclear accord expired on August 17, 2026,…
Driver Pay Pressure Rises as Capacity Declines
The trucking industry is facing increased pressure to reassess driver compensation due to a decline in capacity and an improvement in freight…
LTL carriers push for deeper shipper education on NMFC density-based classification changes
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are calling for increased shipper education after a year of density-based National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) updates, which replaced…