General News
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.
Samsara Uses AI to Help City Fleets Clear Snow After Storms
With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including snowplows.
Trump’s Tariff Hike to 15% Likely This Week, Bessent Says
Bessent noted the authority for the new duties allows for the measure to last 150 days. During that time, he said authorities will be looking at using other legislation to resurrect the tariff regime.
Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts
So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring.
Trump’s Hormuz Assurances Only a Partial Fix, Shippers Say
With ships unable or unwilling to transit the Strait of Hormuz, producers cannot export, supertanker costs are skyrocketing and storage at many Persian Gulf refineries is filling up fast.
McLeod Updates TMS With Benchmark, AI Features
McLeod Software introduced Version 26.1 of its TMS on March 3, adding analytics tools the company said are intended to help carriers and freight brokers make quicker operational decisions.
Starbucks Plants Nashville Office for Supply Chain Push
Starbucks is opening a new corporate office in Nashville, Tenn., to support its growth ambitions in the South and Northeast U.S., as it eyes opportunities to add up to 5,000 stores.
Target Raises Outlook as New CEO Pushes Revamp
Target's new CEO is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by trendy new food products, in-store beauty services and other changes.
Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500
Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.
ParkPro Adds Truck Parking at NHL’s Florida Panthers Arena
An effort to ease truck parking shortages is taking a step forward in South Florida, where ParkPro will open hundreds of parking spaces at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., this summer.
Trump Says US Will Escort, Insure Tankers for Hormuz Routes
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate Confirms McCormack for Top DOT Policy Post
The Senate recently confirmed Ryan McCormack to serve as under secretary of transportation for policy, filling one of the department’s top strategic roles.
WWEX Sale Gives Thoma Bravo Path to New Logistics Platform
Thoma Bravo agreed a deal to acquire third-party logistics provider WWEX Group — a TT Top 100 logistics company — and merge it with an existing portfolio company.