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Federal Reserve hikes interest rate for first time in 3 years
The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
September 16, 2026
OEMs see positive momentum in Class 8 order activity
Your toll invoice shows what you paid. Your toll data shows why
A toll transaction records a time, a location, a lane, a vehicle, and a plate, but shows up as a single line on most fleets' monthly bill. The dollar figure is the one part nobody controls. Rates are published in advance, so a fleet can budget for them and move on. Everything else in that record describes how the operation ran.
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Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August
EU wants Canada to become the bloc's first associate member
Costco nearly doubles price for Kirkland motor oil
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Oil prices steady as Saudi pipeline closure pressures supply
Brent crude fell 3.1% to $105.39. a barrel, but is still far above the $70 per barrel before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
September 16, 2026
Hub Group updates guidance, braces for stock delisting letter
David Yeager returned to the company as chairman and CEO, and Patrick O’Donnell has joined the company as a special adviser and chief financial officer-elect.
September 15, 2026
Cummins debuts X15N engine in Europe
Cummins, which has offered the X15N in North America for the past two years, showcased the natural gas-powered version of its largest truck engine at IAA Transportation.
September 15, 2026
Tesla’s Semi tractor makes public debut in Europe
Tesla’s battery-electric Semi tractor made its European debut, bringing the OEM's challenge to established commercial vehicle manufacturers across the Atlantic.
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Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs
The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets.
August 22, 2026
Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers
This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers.
June 27, 2026Top 100/ Top 50
Retail giant Walmart retains the top position on this 2026 list of the largest private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors in operation.
Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.
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