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GovernmentBusinessSafety

Maine Man Charged in Unlicensed CDL Training Scheme

A Maine man is being prosecuted for allegedly operating an unlicensed CDL training school and taking $28,100 from people seeking entry-level driver training.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Gas Prices Surpass $4 a Gallon, the Highest Since 2022

The last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

March 31, 2026
BusinessEquipment

AXN Expands Kentucky Trailer Axle, Suspension Plant

Trailer axle, suspension and subframe manufacturer AXN Automotive Systems opened an expansion of its Louisville, Ky., facility March 26.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Stocks Rise After Oil Prices Slow Their Spike

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 0.3% to $107.10. Benchmark U.S. crude slipped 0.3%.

March 31, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Toyota Set to Join Daimler, Volvo in Cellcentric Hydrogen JV

The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota’s intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.

March 31, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsAutonomous

Rivian E-Bike Spinoff Lands $1 Billion Valuation

The e-bike spinoff, called Also, has struck a partnership with DoorDash to work on autonomous deliveries.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Trump-Xi Summit on Track Even as Iran War Drags On

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said preparations for President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are on track.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Unilever to Freeze Hiring as War Drives Up Shipping Costs

The move comes as Unilever agreed to combine its food business with spice maker McCormick in a $44.8 billion deal.

March 31, 2026
BusinessEquipmentPerspective

Perspective: Striking the Right Buy-Lease Balance

What’s the smartest strategy for financing truck fleets in a turbulent economy — buy or lease? The answer is often “both," writes TEL's Brandon Lairsen.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Airport Waits Ease After TSA Officers Receive Back Pay

Airport wait times in Houston and Atlanta have eased after Transportation Security Administration officers received most of their missed pay. 

March 30, 2026

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