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First Trump Tariff Refunds Reach Importers

The Trump administration has begun paying out refunds for the $166 billion in global tariffs that the Supreme Court declared unlawful earlier this year.

May 6, 2026
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GXO Reports Swinging From Loss to Profit in Q1

GXO Logistics Inc. on May 5 reported first-quarter revenue and earnings growth, supported by a swing from a loss to a profit year over year.

May 6, 2026
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Shipping Firms Whipsawed as They Wait for Hormuz to Reopen

“Ultimately, it’s still going to come back to the primary issues of risk and safety," that shippers have to evaluate.

May 6, 2026
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Mack Trucks Reveals EPA 2027-Compliant MP13 Engine

Mack Trucks unveiled an MP13 engine compliant with the EPA's upcoming 2027 nitrogen oxide emissions regulations at the 2026 ACT Expo on May 5.

May 6, 2026
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EPA 2027 NOx NPRM Expected by Late June, OEMs Say

The agency is expected to leave in place a requirement that NOx emissions for heavy-duty trucks fall to 35 milligrams per horsepower-hour from 200 mg/hp-hr.

May 6, 2026
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Oil Prices Fall on Hopes for Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, sank 7.3% to $101.90, down from more than $115 early this week.

May 6, 2026
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Clean Fleets Target Business Cases as Subsidies Fade

ACT Expo 2026 signaled momentum shifts in the clean transportation movement and growing acceptance of connected vehicle technology, AI and autonomous driving.

May 6, 2026
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FedEx Freight Adds AI Tools to Boost Win Percentage

“Data, predictive analytics and AI-driven logistics are reshaping how we manage capacity and deliver more reliable service,” FedEx Freight's John Smith said.

May 6, 2026
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US Exports of Oil Products Reach Record on Diesel Demand

The shipments rose to 8.2 million barrels a day, according to data published May 6 from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

May 6, 2026
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What Amazon Supply Chain Services Means for Logistics

Amazon's launch of a new supply chain service raised competition concerns for transportation providers, but experts caution the impact will be limited.

May 6, 2026

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