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Iran says it's talking with Oman about temporary Hormuz route
President Trump, who called the Iranian leadership “incredibly duplicitous,” said talks had taken place and more are scheduled, without providing any details.
August 3, 2026Manufacturing activity expands at strongest pace since 2022
The manufacturing sector has gained momentum this year, with factories benefiting from resilient consumer demand, solid business investment and government outlays on defense.
August 3, 2026Beer dynasties sell $843 million stake in AB InBev
AB InBev is pushing investment into its “megabrands” like Corona, Stella Artois and Michelob Ultra to help drive growth at a time when there is a slowdown in drinking in several key markets.
August 3, 2026Amazon joins elite list of stocks to top $3 trillion in value
Amazon joins Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple as the only companies that have reached that size.
August 3, 2026DTNA to shutter Portland manufacturing plant at end of October
It is the second time Daimler Truck or a predecessor has announced plans to close the Swan Island plant since acquiring Freightliner in 1981.
August 3, 2026Tyson cuts profit outlook as beef business struggles
The country’s largest meatpacker now sees annual adjusted operating income of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion for fiscal year 2026, lowering its range by $100 million.
August 3, 2026Power-only brokerage offers increased flexibility, efficiency
Once a niche service, power-only brokerage has grown into a key transportation model for shippers, brokers and carriers seeking greater flexibility and efficiency.
August 2, 2026What Would 3.5% Less Fuel Save You?
Looking to cut fuel costs without complicating operations? See how VA Transport used real-time in-cab coaching to cut fuel use by 3.5%. Combined with a solid driver incentive program, in-cab coaching also helped improve safety by cutting harsh maneuvers in half.
August 1, 2026One Industry, Five Different Problems
Rising replacement costs are forcing fleets to rethink long-held maintenance assumptions. This whitepaper reveals how operating conditions—not equipment type alone—shape aftertreatment performance, reliability, and total lifecycle cost.
August 1, 2026Autonomous Freight Procurement: Driving Profit and Balance
Every freight decision from accepting loads to adjusting rates shapes the network. But your CSRs are making those calls one tender at a time, without the ability to model the downstream effects. This whitepaper shows how Scale by Optimal Dynamics combines decision optimization with autonomous AI agents to secure the right freight for your network, every time.
August 1, 2026