USA Truck has introduced a revised driver incentive package, which includes a 5 cents per mile bonus for eligible company drivers. The new structure replaces the carrier’s previous quarterly and year-end bonus programs with two incentive tracks: one tied to mileage … Read more
Business and technology companies are dialing back their use of artificial intelligence (AI) after an earlier push to experiment with the technology. Walmart has capped staff use of its in-house AI agent, while Uber has limited employee spending on AI coding … Read more
Pedigree Truck and Trailer Sales is set to open a $7.9 million flagship dealership in Springfield, Missouri, in early October. The 11,887-square-foot facility will replace the company’s existing Packer Road operation and feature an indoor showroom, finance center, and driver lounge, … Read more
WWEX Group and Auctane have finalized their merger to launch ShipStation Global, a new entity combining freight brokerage services with AI-driven shipping technology. The deal, effective June 1, 2026, integrates WWEX Group’s commercial network and Auctane’s automation and carrier connectivity platforms … Read more
Michelin has unveiled the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries, showcasing the region’s culinary elite with 286 recommended restaurants. The guide highlights six Three MICHELIN Stars, 15 Two MICHELIN Stars, and 78 One MICHELIN Stars, alongside 48 Bib Gourmand … Read more
Shipowners have grown more optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels transited the waterway this week, with the U.S. providing navigation advice. At least two shipowners, who asked not to be identified, said they … Read more
As Congress returns to Capitol Hill on June 1, lawmakers are emphasizing affordability issues, including fuel, groceries, and health care costs, ahead of midterm elections. Gasoline prices have risen to a national average of $4.26 per gallon, with leaders linking increases … Read more
A House committee has advanced a provision in the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act that would prohibit automakers with at least 15% ownership by foreign adversary countries—including China—from selling or producing vehicles in the U.S. The move threatens Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s U.S. … Read more
Tomatoes have become the latest poster child for America’s grocery inflation crisis, with prices jumping roughly 40% over the past year—far outpacing other staples like coffee (up 18.5%), beef roasts (up 17.8%) and frozen fish (up 12%), according to the latest … Read more
In Illinois farm country, a 70-year-old 1956 International Harvester S-130 pickup truck is waiting for a fresh coat of canary yellow paint. The truck holds sentimental value for the owner, who learned to drive it as a young boy. What started … Read more