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ATA Backs Expansion of Pell Aid to Short‑Term Job Courses
Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks — a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.
ATA’s Women In Motion Urges Federal Push on Truck Parking
With federal highway programs expiring Sept. 30, ATA's Women In Motion Council is pressing lawmakers to prioritize truck parking in the next surface transportation reauthorization.
Fuel Price Surge Tests Trump's Willingness for Long Iran War
President Donald Trump’s efforts to stabilize prices at the pump underscore the unique role oil and gasoline play in the economy — and American voters’ perceptions of it.
US Oil Forecast for 2027 Rises After Middle East Disruptions
The U.S. raised its forecast for domestic oil production next year after the recent surge in prices due to supply disruptions from key Middle East countries.
Truck Makers Debut Exterior Safety Camera Expansions
Truck makers are zeroing in on adding 360-degree exterior camera systems as a safety feature ahead of the peak construction season in North America.
White House Says It Fired NTSB Member Over Misconduct
President Donald Trump's administration said March 9 that it believes the firing is justified. Todd Inman said, “I look forward to defending my reputation through all legal means possible.”
Exxon Seeks to Make Texas Its Legal Headquarters
If Exxon’s move happens, corporate governance matters such as company bylaws, fiduciary duties of directors and shareholder voting rights would be shifted to comply with Texan law.
Amazon Starts Bond Sale That Aims to Raise at Least $37B
Amazon’s deal is the latest in a series of jumbo bond sales by hyperscalers as they plan to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure. Investors have so far been eager buyers.
War With Iran Delivers Another Shock to Global Economy
With a key shipping route cut off, oil prices have surged — from less than $70 a barrel on Feb. 27 to nearly $120 early March 9 before settling closer to $90. They’ve taken diesel and gasoline prices with them.
US Steps Up Iran Strikes as Oil Industry Faces More Upheaval
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have lowered their collective output by as much as 6.7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reports. That amounts to about 6% of global supply.
How the Iran War Is Affecting Diesel and Gasoline Prices
Nearly all goods — including food — that are bought and sold must travel from where they’re produced. Those costs will climb with higher gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices.
Samsara Expands AI Driver Coaching Features
The new features extend the capabilities of Samsara Coach, a driver coaching experience that uses real-time AI voice agents and customizable avatars to deliver personalized guidance.
FedEx Tops UPS in Market Value for First Time
FedEx has eclipsed rival UPS as the largest U.S. parcel carrier by market value for the first time. The shift in market value leadership marks a historic reversal for the two biggest U.S. parcel carriers.
Wall Street Rises as Oil Retreats From 2-Year High
The U.S. stock market careened through a manic March 9, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long.
Trump Considers Relief Moves as Fuel Costs Climb
President Donald Trump is mulling a menu of possible options to combat surging oil and gasoline prices in the wake of the Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter.
NMFTA Launches Freight Fraud Prevention Hub
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association on March 5 launched an online platform aimed at bringing resources together to fight cargo theft.
Tesla Faces Another Departure as Finance VP Steps Away
A longtime Tesla executive is leaving the Elon Musk-run EV company, extending a string of departures as the manufacturer shifts its focus to artificial intelligence and robotics.
DOT Approves 8 Air Taxi Proposals
The selected projects include a partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and companies Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies and Electra.aero.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 9, 2026
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 9, 2026 print edition.