Saia targets sub-80 operating ratio with fresh capex and freight rebound
Less-than-truckload (LTL) giant Saia has set its sights on an operating ratio below 80, executives confirmed during its Q2 2026 earnings call on July 30. The Atlanta-based carrier reported a second-quarter operating ratio of 86.9, down from 87.8 in the…
CNH expects farm equipment demand to rebound in 2027
Tractor giant CNH Industrial NV has signaled a potential recovery for the farm machinery sector in 2027, driven by aging fleets and shrinking used-equipment inventories. Speaking on an August 3 earnings call, CEO Gerrit Marx emphasized that replacement demand—rather than…
Trump urges ExxonMobil and Chevron to slash gasoline prices amid record profits
President Donald Trump publicly rebuked ExxonMobil and Chevron on August 3, 2026, accusing the oil supermajors of raking in excessive profits and demanding they cut gasoline prices. Trump’s criticism came as regular gasoline in the U.S. averaged more than $4…
Aurora Advances Third-Generation Autonomous Truck Hardware
Aurora Innovation has announced advancements in its third-generation autonomous truck hardware, just a week after launching its second-generation system. The company is targeting production with its partner Aumovio in the second half of 2027. Aurora's third-generation hardware is expected to…
Iran in Talks with Oman About Temporary Hormuz Route
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that talks with Oman about a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing completion. The discussions are focused on a 'temporary' route to ensure the safety of ships, according to Esmail…
Tacoma, WA: Road Ragers Caught Flying Down SR-509, Use Emergency Shoulder To Recklessly Pass
A driver in a Ford F-150 and another in a Honda Civic Type R were caught on dashcam using the emergency shoulder to pass on SR-509 in Tacoma, WA. The incident occurred on July 22, 2026, and was shared on…
U.S. manufacturing growth hits four-year high in July as ISM index surges to 55.6
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in July at the fastest pace since May 2022, with the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index climbing to 55.6. The reading marks the seventh consecutive month of growth and the highest level in over four…
Beer Dynasties Sell $843 Million Stake in AB InBev
Historic family owners of Anheuser-Busch InBev, including the Van Damme, de Mevius, and de Spoelberch families, have sold a $843 million stake in the world's largest brewer. The sale, which was arranged by JPMorgan, saw 10 million AB InBev shares…
2026 Beta Alp 4.0 Review: 15 Fast Facts on the Dual-Sport Kingpin
Beta revives its iconic Alp name in the U.S. with the 2026 Alp 4.0, a liquid-cooled dual-sport motorcycle designed to carve a niche between budget-friendly commuters and hardcore off-roaders. The Alp 4.0 slots into the red-hot small-bore adventure/dual-sport segment, where…
Amazon joins elite club as fifth company to hit $3 trillion market cap
Amazon.com Inc. has become the fifth company in history to surpass a $3 trillion market valuation, achieving the milestone on August 3, 2026. The e-commerce and cloud giant’s shares surged as much as 5.3% by 9:35 a.m. ET, extending a…