Logistics News
Oil Prices Bounce Back Over $110
Brent crude, the international standard, rose 1.4% to $110.80per barrel.
May 18, 2026Cargo Thieves Target Truckers on I-40 in Arizona
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, founded in the Wild West era when stagecoach bandits and cattle rustlers roamed, is responding today to cargo thefts.
May 18, 2026Broker Liability Ruling May Be Less Harsh Than Feared
The Supreme Court opened the door to brokers being liable for negligence in state lawsuits, but analysts say the ruling may be narrower than many feared.
May 18, 2026Averitt Begins Construction of 2 Regional Service Centers
Both locations were identified as potential “pinch points” as the freight industry rebounds after the longest downturn in industry memory.
May 18, 2026U.S. Plans New Russian Oil Waiver as War Tightens Supplies
The decision underscores the pressure President Donald Trump faces to rein in higher fuel costs and address a global supply crunch caused by the Iran war.
May 18, 2026Tankers Entering Hormuz During War Are Making Their Way Out
At least 19 oil- and liquefied petroleum gas-carrying ships without Iranian links have both entered and exited Hormuz since March 1.
May 18, 2026House Leaders Graves, Larsen Unveil 5-Year Highway Bill
The BUILD America 250 Act would reauthorize federal surface transportation programs covering roads, bridges, transit, rail and safety.
May 18, 2026China Agrees to Boost Trade for U.S. Beef and Poultry
The agreements offer some hope to American farmers harmed by the trade war as they saw a major export market for soybeans and other products dry up.
May 18, 2026Decision Point Nears for USMCA Review
Motor carriers are gaming out futures for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the implications for cross-border freight ahead of its July 1 deadline.
May 18, 2026China, U.S. Agree That Hormuz Should Be Reopened Quickly
China shares the goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz with the U.S., though there was no sign of a breakthrough between the superpowers on how to achieve that.
May 15, 2026