General News
FHWA Reaffirms Priority to Expand Truck Parking
Agency Administrator Sean McMaster noted that the Transportation Department will deliver more than $275 million in grants to states to expand truck parking nationwide.
Berkshire Won't Alter Kraft Heinz Stake With Split Halted
Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane surprised investors last month when he announced he would instead invest $600 million on developing new products and lowering some prices.
Honda to Import Cars From US, China to Sell in Japan
The automaker will begin selling two U.S.-built cars — the Acura Integra Type S and the Honda Passport TrailSport Elite — in Japan in the second half of this year, it said March 5.
Interior Secretary Visits Venezuela to Discuss Minerals
The two-day visit comes as the administration seeks to defend against China’s hold on critical minerals, some of which are abundant in Venezuela.
Autonomous Tech Firm Momenta Files for IPO in Hong Kong
Momenta may seek to raise at least $1 billion in the IPO, Bloomberg reports, adding that deliberations are ongoing and no final decisions have been made.
Oil, Gasoline Prices Climb on Retaliatory Strikes From Iran
Investors are worried over how long the war with Iran could last, how high inflation may go because of more expensive oil and how much damage that might do to corporate profits.
Venezuela and US Probe Secret Oil Deals
Venezuela and the U.S. are scrutinizing dozens of confidential oil contracts signed during the reign of ousted strongman Nicolas Maduro, according to people familiar with the situation.
Federal Judge Orders End to Trump Tariff Calculations
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt a step in the tariff payment process in order to make any refunds simpler after the Supreme Court struck down the president’s global tariffs.
Yusen, Rabot Launch Packing AI Across US Sites
Yusen Logistics (Americas) entered into a partnership with Rabot to deploy AI technology to improve packing accuracy, productivity and compliance across its U.S. operations.
Sales Falloff, Tariffs Push International to Quarterly Loss
International Motors posted a second consecutive quarterly loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 as the Traton Group division’s truck sales dropped 40% year over year and tariffs bit harder.
Cargo Theft Spurs Sen. Young to Advance SAFER Transport Act
Sponsored by Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Securing American Freight, Enforcement and Reliability in Transport Act responds to escalating criminal activity across the freight sector.
Trump Administration Faces Interest Cost on Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration confirmed in a new court filing that it will pay interest on refunds that it ultimately must make after the Supreme Court struck down the president’s contested global tariffs.
Airlines and Trucking Companies Add Jet Fuel Shields
Airlines and other large fuel buyers have been loading up on oil derivatives contracts in recent days to keep their bills from spiraling as the U.S.-Iran war pushes prices to multiyear highs.
FMCSA: Trucking Insurance Minimums Fall Short for Fleet Risk
Minimum insurance levels in the trucking industry fail to adequately cover fleet risk for catastrophic losses as a result of spiraling medical costs across the past four decades, FMCSA says.
US Ports See Slower Start to 2026 After Tariff Rush
A combination of front-loaded cargo late last year, shifting tariff expectations and uneven inventory drawdowns shaped the softer start for U.S. ports in 2026.
USPS Taps Restructuring Advisers Amid Cash Crunch
The Postal Service hired consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal in recent days to develop a plan, Postmaster General David Steiner said March 4 in an interview.
EU Keeps US Trade Deal Frozen Over Tariff Uncertainty
Top EU lawmakers on the parliament’s trade committee made the choice on March 4, saying they wanted more information from Washington about how it will preserve a 15% ceiling on most EU products.
Congressional Policymakers Reintroduce Railway Safety Act
A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced the Railway Safety Act, reviving legislation aimed at bolstering safety standards three years after a high-profile derailment in Ohio.
Mack Debuts Keystone Class 8 Tractor as Pinnacle Replacement
Mack Trucks on March 2 unveiled a new Class 8 vocational tractor, the Keystone, in the latest phase of a lineup overhaul.
Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues
Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.