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TFI’s TA Dedicated Merges With Minnesota’s Triangle Warehouse

TFI International-owned TA Dedicated is adding Minneapolis-based warehousing and distribution company Triangle Warehouse to its operations, the carrier said.

April 16, 2026
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DAT Reports Truckload Spot Rates Hit 2-Year Highs

The DAT report found spot van rates increased 11 cents sequentially to $2.52 per mile, while reefer rose 9 cents to $2.97 per mile. 

April 16, 2026
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Union Pacific, Rocky Mountain Steel Sign Rail Supply Deal

Union Pacific has secured long-term access to U.S.-made steel rail through a new seven-year contract with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills.

April 16, 2026
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Oil Prices Climb on Ceasefire Extension Caution

Oil prices climbed, showing that caution still remains in financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil rose 3.3% to $97.98. 

April 16, 2026
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VW Faces $600M Hit for Ending Output of Sole US-Made EV

Volkswagen said last week it would stop making the battery-powered ID.4 at its assembly plant in Chattanooga after EV demand cratered.

April 16, 2026
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US Class 8 Retail Sales Fall 20% in March

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 20% from 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year-over-year decrease, according to Omdia Automotive data.

April 16, 2026
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Stellantis Hires Hyundai’s Head of US Sales Michael Orange

Stellantis also teaming with Microsoft to accelerate deployment of AI software across its cars and operations to improve customer experience.

April 16, 2026
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PepsiCo's Sales Jump After It Cuts Prices

Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the January-March period compared to the same period a year ago, the Purchase, N.Y., company said April 16.

April 16, 2026
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Fuel Prices, Iran Conflict Top Agenda as Congress Returns

Gasoline prices have climbed during the Iran conflict, drawing political scrutiny in a midterm election year and intensifying calls for clarity on policy.

April 16, 2026
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Trump Administration Orders Restart of Santa Ynez Pipeline

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.

April 16, 2026

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