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Target Raises Outlook as New CEO Pushes Revamp

Target's new CEO is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by trendy new food products, in-store beauty services and other changes. 

March 3, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500

Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.

March 3, 2026
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

ParkPro Adds Truck Parking at NHL’s Florida Panthers Arena

An effort to ease truck parking shortages is taking a step forward in South Florida, where ParkPro will open hundreds of parking spaces at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., this summer.

March 3, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Trump Says US Will Escort, Insure Tankers for Hormuz Routes

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

March 3, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

WWEX Sale Gives Thoma Bravo Path to New Logistics Platform

Thoma Bravo agreed to a deal to acquire third-party logistics provider WWEX Group — a TT Top 100 logistics company — and merge it with an existing portfolio company.

March 3, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Driving the Future of Fleet Maintenance with TMC’s Robert Braswell

From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.  

March 3, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trump Warns Spain of Trade Halt After Base Access Dispute

“Spain has absolutely nothing that we need other than great people,” President Trump said. “They have great people, but they don’t have great leadership.”

March 3, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Federal Judge Backs MTA in New York Congestion Toll Case

U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman found March 3 that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s move to end the program was “arbitrary and capricious.”

March 3, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsAutonomous

Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.

March 3, 2026
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Medline Shareholders Seek $3.4 Billion Stake Sale

Shareholders including Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Hellman & Friedman and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority are offering the shares, according to a filing the morning of March 3.

March 3, 2026

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