U.S. trade deficit shrinks to $73.3 billion in June as imports decline
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 5.6% to $73.3 billion in June, driven by a 1.8% drop in imports and a 0.9% decline in exports, according to Commerce Department data released on August 4, 2026. The gap in goods and…
2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood Review: 13 Fast Facts
The 2026 Harley-Davidson Deadwood is the latest addition to the Softail lineup, arriving with a price tag of $17,999. Inspired by post-WWII GIs, the Deadwood borrows heavily from the Heritage Classic but strips it down to its raw, minimalist bones.…
Oil Prices Jump, Reversing Course from 5% Drop
Oil prices have rebounded, with Brent crude rising 98 cents to $84.75 a barrel and US crude gaining 15 cents to $80.49 a barrel. This reversal comes after oil prices dropped more than 5% a day earlier, following US President…
Truck Parking Marketplace Gains Traction with Fleets
The Truck Parking Club, a digital marketplace connecting truck drivers with commercial property owners, has grown to over 6,000 locations across 49 states. Fleet managers, dispatchers, or drivers can reserve spots for hourly to monthly durations via the platform. The…
Mitsubishi Unveils New Pajero’s Truck Roots
Mitsubishi is set to premiere the new Pajero, a cross-country SUV riding on a body-on-frame platform, this fall, possibly on September 2. The off-roader, which will be sold as the Montero in some markets, will feature a full-time four-wheel-drive system…
Over 150 complaints about Tesla front suspension failures trigger probe of 1.2 million vehicles
Federal regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into potential front suspension failures in nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints alleging link failures that could compromise steering control. The probe covers certain 2018–2020 Model 3 sedans and 2021–2023…
Private solutions step up to plug the truck parking shortage
The trucking industry’s chronic parking shortage is driving drivers to waste an average of 56 minutes daily hunting for a spot, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 report. ATRI ranked truck parking as drivers’ second-biggest concern last year,…
Schneider forecasts freight-market tightening to continue through 2026
Wisconsin-based truckload giant Schneider reported a 10% revenue jump to $1.57 billion in Q2 2026, with net income rising to $49.7 million from $36 million a year earlier. The company’s executives attribute the improved freight-market conditions to accelerated driver-capacity reductions,…
Private solutions step up to plug the truck parking shortage gap
The U.S. trucking industry is battling a chronic parking shortage that’s costing drivers time, money, and safety. In 2025, the American Transportation Research Institute ranked truck parking as the No. 2 concern among professional truck drivers, with drivers losing an…
Group of States Sues Trump Administration Over New Tariffs
A coalition of US states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's new global tariffs, which impose 10% to 12.5% duties on imports from most major trade partners. The lawsuit, filed in the US Court of International Trade in…