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Truck buyers are taking wait-and-see approach, OEMs say
ACT Research reported preliminary North American Class 8 orders totaled 18,700 units in September, down 9.5% from a year earlier.
October 8, 2026
FDA clears path for oral fluid, hair drug tests
Jury convicts 2 in Singh Organization cargo theft case
Trump revisits idea of federal gas tax suspension
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Hurricane Isaias poses new threat to tight U.S. fuel market
Nearly 500,000 barrels a day of oil-refining capacity sit in the projected path of Hurricane Isaias, raising the risk that the U.S. fuel market will lose critical output.
October 8, 2026
Oil prices soar after explosions in Saudi capital
Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 5.3% to $105.54 per barrel early. Several explosions were heard in the Saudi capital on Oct. 8.
October 8, 2026
Trump dyed diesel order raises questions for trucking
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 5 aimed at lowering diesel costs as high fuel prices continue to pressure trucking fleets.
October 7, 2026
Dyed diesel order will offer little relief, ag sector says
Farmers already have access to the fuel and many have wrapped up harvest. Truckers will struggle to navigate differing state rules.
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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.
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