Orange EV, a specialist in battery-electric terminal trucks, has announced a record-breaking order slate that includes its largest single deal to date: 600 electric yard trucks. The company revealed the milestone on June 2, 2026, marking a clear inflection point in … Read more
Base metals are on a tear in early June, with copper flirting with $14,000 per metric ton and aluminum hitting its highest level in more than four years. The rally is being driven by a cocktail of factors: persistent supply bottlenecks … Read more
A reckless driver in Alexandria, VA, took a last-second exit on VA 395, cutting across the gore zone and crashing into an innocent motorist. The incident, caught on dashcam, occurred on May 29, 2026, at Exit 3 onto Quantrell Ave. The … Read more
The used truck market has shown stability despite mixed signals, with sales holding steady month to month. According to ACT Research, used Class 8 truck sales rose 5.5% year over year to 24,900 units, but were unchanged from the prior month. … Read more
Dollar General’s core shoppers are tightening their belts, slashing spending on food and household essentials as surging gas prices erode disposable income, CEO Todd Vasos revealed during the company’s June 2 earnings call. The financial squeeze is hitting rural customers hardest, … Read more
The used truck market has shown stability despite mixed signals, with April prices edging higher as sales held steady month to month. According to ACT Research, used Class 8 truck sales rose 5.5% year over year to 24,900 units, but were … Read more
Melton Truck Lines has announced a significant increase in mileage pay for all company drivers, with rates now ranging from 60 cents to 70 cents per mile. This raise, which the carrier describes as its largest driver pay increase, represents a … Read more
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to finalize countervailing and antidumping duties on intermodal chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. The duties, which will remain effective for at least five years, were imposed after a coalition led … Read more
Biodiesel production surged to 403 million gallons in April 2026, marking a sharp recovery from January’s output of 258 million gallons as the industry bounces back from earlier declines. The rebound follows the federal government’s finalization of Renewable Fuel Standard volume … Read more
Biodiesel production in the U.S. surged to 403 million gallons in April 2026, marking a sharp recovery from just 258 million gallons in January. The rebound follows the federal government’s finalization of Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements, which has restored confidence … Read more