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Service sector grows at the slowest pace in 3 months

Supply chains have been affected by tariffs and the Middle East conflict. A gauge of supplier delivery times jumped last month to the highest since April.

November 4, 2026
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Logistics CEO: Hormuz rerouting will raise consumer prices

DP World CEO Yuvraj Narayan warned prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption is raising logistics costs and could drive consumer prices higher worldwide.

October 30, 2026
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Business activity expands, prices surge by most since 2022

Supplier delivery times lengthened the most since 2022, with S&P Global citing material and labor shortages as well as overloaded suppliers and shipping delays. 

October 23, 2026
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FMCSA adds ethanol, heating oil to fuel hauler waiver

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs expanded the waiver to provide motor carriers with more flexibility when transporting fuel to offset global supply disruptions, higher demand and rising costs.

October 21, 2026
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Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open

No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg Hodgen.

October 12, 2026
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U.S. trade gap widens to $105.6 billion as imports hit record

The gap in goods and services trade grew 13.7% from the prior month to $105.6 billion, Commerce Department data showed Oct. 6.

October 6, 2026
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FMCSA issues fuel transport waiver as diesel supplies tighten

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has waived hours-of-service requirements for interstate gasoline and diesel haulers through Dec. 16.

September 30, 2026
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Business activity expands at fastest pace since 2021

The S&P Global flash U.S. composite purchasing managers index climbed to 58.4 in September. Figures above 50 indicate expansion.

September 23, 2026
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DOT plans up to $2.52 billion loan for Alabama I-10 project

The Department of Transportation plans to loan up to $2.52 billion for Alabama’s Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project to transform the Interstate 10 freight corridor.

September 22, 2026
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New York case targets alleged foreign cargo theft network

An Eastern European gang faces federal charges in New York for alleged cargo theft involving a foreign dispatcher guiding $10 million in stolen goods.

September 21, 2026

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