Private fleets show uneven growth across sectors in 2026
Private carrier fleet expansion in 2026 has been uneven across industries, with some sectors thriving while others stagnate or shrink. Beverage, food…
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Iran war nears six-month milestone as Trump escalates sanctions campaign
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…
Oil prices hold steady as U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks stall
Global oil prices remained essentially flat on August 21, 2026, as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of…
Used truck prices to surge by double digits in 2027, predicts Ryder CEO
Ryder System CEO John Diez forecasts at least a 10% year-over-year spike in used truck and tractor prices for 2027 as market…
Port of Los Angeles logs second-busiest July ever amid tariff chaos and Iran-linked shipping snarls
The Port of Los Angeles capped its second-busiest July on record in 2026, handling 960,464 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) as importers scrambled…
The Keys to a Successful Auction: Why Taylor & Martin Stands Out
Selling over-the-road transportation equipment through private deals can be messy, slow, and frustrating. Instead, fleet owners turn to auctions for a faster,…
CK Hutchison pursues $1.5 billion damages claim against Panama over seized ports
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has initiated arbitration seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama after the Central American…
Walmart reports weakest U.S. comparable sales growth in six years, shares dive 6%
Retail giant Walmart has posted its slowest U.S. comparable sales growth in six years for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, sending…
Oil prices spike as U.S. ramps up pressure on Iran
Global oil prices surged on August 20, 2026, after a ballistic missile strike in the United Arab Emirates triggered nationwide alerts—the first…
New Pennsylvania law cracks down on unlicensed CDL schools with $25,000 penalties
Pennsylvania has enacted a new law to crack down on unlicensed commercial driver’s license (CDL) training schools, giving regulators the power to…