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Saia Reports Mixed Operating Metrics in Q1

Saia's operating revenue increased 2.4% to $806.2 million from $787.6 million. The operating ratio ticked up, increasing 60 basis points to 91.7 from 91.1.

May 4, 2026
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DOT Awards $774 Million for Port Infrastructure Projects

The Department of Transportation has awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants, with Alaska, Texas and Florida gaining the highest amounts.

May 4, 2026
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Oil Prices Leap on Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 5.7% to $114.28.

May 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

XPO Posts Record Q1 Earnings as OR Improves

XPO’s North American LTL adjusted OR improved 200 basis points year over year to 83.9. Total revenue increased 7.3% to $2.1 billion from $1.95 billion.

May 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

US Is Oil Supplier of Last Resort as Strait Troubles Worsen

But U.S. domestic inventories are quickly depleting, and America’s oil producers are struggling to keep up. 

May 4, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Amazon Expands Logistics Network to Outside Businesses

The service gives businesses access to logistics capabilities Amazon developed to support its own retail operations and independent sellers.

May 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogisticsGlobal Freight

MSC Plans Route That Avoids Strait of Hormuz

MSC plans a new service linking Europe with isolated Middle East ports, using trucking across Saudi Arabia and smaller vessels in the Persian Gulf.

May 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

OPEC+ Nations Agree to Modest Rise in Production

The commitment from the seven countries to raise production by 188,000 barrels a day comes after a virtual meeting they held April 3.

May 4, 2026
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Perspective: Inches Matter for Trucks in Work Zones

Driving through work zones can be tricky — especially for professional truck drivers pulling 53-foot trailers, writes Asynt Solutions' Archie Scott III.

May 4, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Sends Travelers Scrambling

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is cascading through airports across the U.S., leaving passengers stranded midjourney.

May 1, 2026

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