Logistics News
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.
Oil prices steady as U.S. launches more military strikes
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 0.5% to $94.71 per barrel. It was trading at around $72 a barrel before the start of the war in late February.
September 2, 2026FMCSA revives freight broker transparency proposal
The agency never finalized its original proposal on broker transparency, published in 2024, after it extended the public comment period in 2025.
September 2, 2026Oil prices continue to climb as violence flares in Iran war
Brent crude gained 4.6% to $94.65 a barrel on Sept. 1, as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict.
September 1, 2026Diesel crack spread surges to record $106 a barrel
Global diesel supplies have faced severe constraints since the U.S. and Israel first attacked Iran in late February.
September 1, 2026Diesel leaps to 4-month high with supply squeeze worsening
ICE gasoil futures, the global diesel benchmark, climbed as much as 4.2% to their highest level since April 9.
September 1, 2026Duffy closes 110 driving schools, plans audit of CDL testers
In addition, FMCSA has shut down 160 other CDL schools for apparent violations, including the absence of facilities for behind-the-wheel training.
September 1, 2026Canada’s U.S. tariff retaliation will weaken growth: Study
Among provinces, Ontario and Quebec face the largest impact from the escalation of the trade war because of their concentration of affected manufacturers.
September 1, 2026U.S. to partner with energy company on Venezuela oil deal
The U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with NABEP — a detail the White House had withheld for days.
September 1, 2026Amazon faces FTC lawsuit over sponsored ad pricing
The FTC and a group of U.S. states sued Amazon over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion since 2019.
September 1, 2026ELP violations rank fourth among OOS orders during CVSA event
Renewed federal enforcement landed out-of-service violations for ELP among the top five infractions cited for U.S. truck drivers during CVSA's Roadcheck safety blitz.
August 31, 2026