Fleets such as Pitt Ohio, NFI, and Penske Logistics are finding that electric yard tractors are a viable option due to predictable yard operations, which suit battery-electric vehicles. Despite costing around twice as much as diesel models, electric yard tractors…
Cristiano Ronaldo just rolled out the red carpet on Instagram, giving fans a rare glimpse into his private garage stacked with hypercars worth tens of millions. The Portuguese superstar’s latest post—captioned simply “My toys”—unveils ten exotic machines, but the full…
Forward Air Corp. CEO Shawn Stewart struck an optimistic tone on August 5, 2026, telling investors that tightening freight capacity is driving a gradual recovery in the logistics market. Stewart pointed to regulatory enforcement, carrier exits and stronger manufacturing data…
The current stock prices for trucking and logistics companies are available, including those in the autonomous, truckload, less-than-truckload, package, logistics, and leasing categories. The prices are delayed by 15 minutes for U.S. stocks and are end-of-day for Canadian stocks. Companies…
Freight broker RXO is positioning itself as a standout player amid tightening regulations and shifting market dynamics, CEO Drew Wilkerson told investors on Aug. 6. The company is leveraging rigorous carrier vetting, financial stability, and service quality to gain share…
Global food prices climbed to their highest level in more than three years in July, driven by rising costs of grains, sugar, and vegetable oils, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO’s food price index…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on August 6 that trade negotiations with the United States have turned ‘nasty’ after President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s leadership. The dispute is significant due to existing US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, and…
President Donald Trump may need to compromise with Iran to secure a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which 20% of global oil normally flows. The dispute has been ongoing for months, with shipping remaining far…
Global oil prices retreated on August 7, 2026, following a nearly 4% jump the day before. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 0.3% to $82.26 per barrel in early trading, while U.S. benchmark crude slipped 0.1% to $77.19 per barrel.…
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced on August 6, 2026, plans to open a new U.S. truck manufacturing plant in 2029, with construction starting by the end of 2026. The facility will be the company’s largest truck plant in the…