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 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…
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…
Global oil prices remained essentially flat on August 21, 2026, as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz made little progress, keeping geopolitical risks elevated. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dipped 0.1% to $93.67 per…
Chinese tire manufacturer Guizhou Tire Co. is expanding its carbon black production capacity with a new 30 kilotonne per annum (ktpa) line at its Zhazuo operation in Xiuwen County, Guizhou province. The project, slated for startup in June 2027, will…
Industrial powerhouse Gates Industrial Corp. has upgraded its full-year outlook after posting record second-quarter sales and earnings for 2026. For the three months ended 27 June, net sales climbed 6.6% year-on-year to $942 million (€815 million), driven by 4.9% core…