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Trump strikes Russian diesel deal with Putin
President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine.
October 9, 2026
Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher
Daimler Truck North America’s Q3 sales jump 51%
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Oil prices settle as Trump touts 'productive' talks with Iran
Brent crude oil declined 0.4% to $103.89 a barrel. The drop in oil prices comes after stocks felt pressure on Oct. 8 from a 4.1% rise in the price for a barrel of Brent to more than $104.
October 9, 2026
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
Isaac adds AI in-cab alerts to ease fleet safety management
Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is introducing configurable in-cab alerts that empower drivers to self-correct unsafe behaviors.
October 9, 2026
Isaac CEO urges fleets not to relinquish control of their data
“Only you should have access to all your data. Only you should have the big picture of your business. No one else,” Jacques DeLarochelliere said.
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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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