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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, 2026
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Oil 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Economy 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, 2026
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C.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, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Consumer 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, 2026

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Bob Toews, CEO of TruckDown, discusses winter readiness in the connected fleet era. 

October 29, 2026
BusinessLogistics

DoorDash 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Aurora 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Higher 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, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Knight-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

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