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Oil prices soar over $85 as fighting flares in Middle East
The price of Brent crude climbed 4.1% to $86.73 a barrel after soaring nearly 10% on July 13. U.S. benchmark crude was up 3.1% at $80.55 a barrel.
July 14, 2026
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Iran shipped 57M barrels of crude oil between U.S. blockades
In the period between the two U.S. naval blockades, Tehran was able to ship at least 2.2 million barrels a day, a very high level by recent standards.
July 13, 2026
Trump’s Jones Act waiver sparks long-term policy fight
Oil and gas groups say the waiver lowered fuel costs and improved supply, while maritime advocates warn it threatens shipbuilding investment, jobs and national industry capacity.
July 13, 2026
How FMCSA revived the English-language proficiency rule
The current enforcement environment reflects a return to a rule that dates to 1937 but was unevenly applied for much of the past decade.
July 11, 2026
Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.
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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.
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Top 100 3PLs Adapt to Market Pressures, Trade Upheaval
The largest 3PLs in North America continued to face volatile business conditions last year, from compressed margins to tariff-driven supply chain upheaval.
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