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Ghost drivers: Falsified ELD records draw scrutiny
Federally mandated electronic logging devices have made driver hours-of-service violations harder to hide, but bad actors have devised new methods to cheat.
September 12, 2026How truck stops are going beyond the basics
Truck stop operators across the country are considering drivers’ preferences as they refresh their facilities and invest in new amenities.
September 12, 2026Trucking companies and industry groups gear up for NTDAW
The trucking industry is rolling out giveaways, discounts and recognition events for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 13-19.
September 11, 2026Stellantis, armored vehicle maker outline Brampton plant sale
Stellantis signed a memorandum with a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer that outlines steps toward the sale of an idled car factory near Toronto.
September 11, 2026Diesel prices hit record highs at a bad time for farmers
Many U.S. farmers need diesel to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation's largest commodities: soybeans and corn.
September 11, 2026Strategist sees ‘extremely high’ risk of $5 gas by November
Veteran commodities strategist Jeff Currie also said U.S. diesel could reach $7 to $9 a gallon.
September 11, 2026Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger faces resistance
The proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is drawing growing opposition from state officials, shippers and labor unions.
September 11, 2026Food industry warns prices will go up for rest of year
Conagra, Campbell’s and Clorox announced or signaled price increases as inflation, tariffs and higher input costs pressure margins.
September 11, 2026Oil prices ease but remain above $100
The price for a barrel of Brent crude fell 3% to $104.42. Oil prices jumped earlier this week to their highest levels since May because of the war with Iran.
September 11, 2026Inflation picked up in August as gas prices jumped
The Labor Department said Sept. 11 that the consumer price index rose 3.4% last month compared with a year ago.
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