Truck News
Werner's Leathers expects accelerated capacity reductions
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers expressed optimism Oct. 27 that trucking is entering an upcycle as industry capacity declines.
October 28, 2026Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite high inflation
The Fed’s decision came just six days before a midterm election that has focused heavily on concerns around the cost of living and affordability.
October 28, 2026Dyed diesel relief leaves carriers with state-by-state rules
Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.
October 28, 2026Midwest gasoline supplies hit lowest on record
Commercial gasoline supplies declined to 41 million barrels — the lowest on record — after falling by 1.2 million barrels last week.
October 28, 2026Oil prices increase after attack on Saudi refinery
Brent crude oil rose 2.7% to $112.39 a barrel. Prices rose after an attack on a major Saudi Arabian refinery by Iran-backed Houthi rebels this week.
October 28, 2026Small trucking companies file 221 bankruptcies in 2026
About two-thirds of surveyed small carriers reported flat or declining revenue, while fuel, insurance and financing costs squeezed already thin margins.
October 28, 2026Rail company says it tested the longest freight train ever
The train was 4.7 miles long and consisted of 696 freight wagons, according to Transnet, South Africa's state-run transport and logistics company.
October 28, 2026U.S. tells ships to avoid unnecessary transits through Hormuz
It remains unclear what prompted the advisory. The U.S. military last publicly issued a similar notice in mid-July, when it began its blockade of Iranian shipping.
October 28, 2026Ryder expands Detroit truck rental and maintenance facility
Ryder's Roseville, Mich., facility supports manufacturers, automotive suppliers, distributors and transportation companies throughout the region.
October 28, 2026Trade gap jumps to most since March 2025 on capital goods
The shortfall in goods trade in September grew 2.1% from the prior month to $134.9 billion, the largest since March 2025, Commerce Department data showed.
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