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For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
 

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Trump plans executive order on direct beef sales

President Donald Trump said he was creating a program to help farmers and ranchers “process their own food," a move aimed at addressing the high cost of beef.

September 4, 2026
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N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority, Calstart launch $45M truck effort

The initiatives being launched will support electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.

September 4, 2026
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Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services

U.S. job growth in manufacturing, construction and other goods producers is outpacing that of the larger services economy.

September 4, 2026
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Labor Day gas prices are at record high

Labor Day traditionally portends a break for drivers. But this year, something unusual is happening: Prices are on the rise. 

September 4, 2026
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Oil prices up sharply this week

Brent crude fell 0.2% to $95.37 a barrel. U.S. gasoline prices will be higher this Labor Day weekend than they have ever been at this time of year, according to AAA.

September 4, 2026
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Texas law proposal targets fraudulent digital Mexican CDLs

Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.

September 4, 2026
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Diesel hits record price at an average of $5.85 a gallon

Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.

September 4, 2026
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Guinness beer heist worth $155,000 gives police plenty to mull

British police have a stout task ahead: recovering 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness.

September 3, 2026
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White House targets trucking fraud in enforcement surge

Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and a White House task force have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.

September 3, 2026
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Walmart $1.3B Georgia fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs

Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.

September 3, 2026

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