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NHTSA says major tire safety standard overhaul is coming
The agency said it would update testing methods on tire strength, rim resistance and endurance and examine how to set safety rules for new technologies.
October 29, 2026Oil prices sink on fresh diplomatic efforts in Middle East
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil sank 2.1% to $109.26 as traders assessed fresh diplomatic efforts in the Middle East to avert a resumption of U.S. military strikes on Iran.
October 29, 2026Economy grows 3.4% on strong consumer spending
The expansion in third-quarter GDP — the nation’s output of goods and services — was faster than the 2.2% growth registered from April through June, the Commerce Department said.
October 29, 2026C.H. Robinson leaders tackle RXO friction concerns
C.H. Robinson Worldwide executives on Oct. 28 pushed back against analysts’ concerns that the RXO acquisition could create operational overlap and friction.
October 29, 2026Consumer prices rose 3.6% in September
Prices remain elevated less than a week from midterm elections in which affordability concerns have become a central issue.
October 29, 2026TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Bob Toews, CEO of TruckDown, discusses winter readiness in the connected fleet era.
October 29, 2026Sponsored ContentDoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion
DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can continue fulfilling orders for Instacart.
October 29, 2026Aurora will miss 2026 goal but remains on track for 2027
Autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation expects to fall short of its production target for this year but said it’s on track to recover for 2027.
October 29, 2026Higher truck demand leads to Paccar Q3 supply chain hiccups
CEO Preston Feight said the company's suppliers were unable to scale up their output at the same pace as demand for trucks grew.
October 28, 2026Knight-Swift eyes leased Pa., Va. terminal options
Knight-Swift’s LTL operations, which were unified under the AAA Cooper name at the start of 2026, currently operate 180 terminals.
October 28, 2026