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Total Solutions for Your Fleet

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 07:00
No one offers you more. Rush Truck Centers’ goal is to help you manage your fleet more effectively by offering products and services that work best for your business. We provide our customers an integrated, one-stop approach.

Truck Makers Debut Exterior Safety Camera Expansions

3 hours 39 min ago
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

4 hours 4 min ago
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

4 hours 58 min ago
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

5 hours 27 min ago
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

6 hours 28 min ago
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

7 hours 3 min ago
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

7 hours 55 min ago
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

8 hours 9 min ago
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

8 hours 30 min ago
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

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:30
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

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:00
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

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:56
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

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:00
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

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:28
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

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 9, 2026 print edition.

IMC Logistics Opens First Non-US Facility in Toronto

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:23
IMC Logistics will open a Toronto drayage facility, the carrier’s first expansion outside the U.S. The site is intended to boost IMC’s ability to support cross-border freight shipments.

Mexico Report Favors Tweaking USMCA Over Major Revamp

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 12:01
The economy ministry conducted consultations with 30 sector roundtables, spanning metals, agriculture, construction, carmaking and tourism. It sent more than 500 surveys to companies, chambers and industry groups.

Shell Agrees to Sell Jiffy Lube to Monomoy for $1.3 Billion

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 11:36
As part of this transaction, Shell subsidiary Pennzoil Quaker State has entered into a long-term lubricants supply agreement with Monomoy.

Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over Supply Chain Risk Label

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:45
Anthropic is challenging a decision by the Defense Department to shift its AI work to other providers, based on a risk designation typically reserved for companies from countries the U.S. views as adversaries. 

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