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Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - April 1, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due

Diesel Laptops founder Tyler Robertson inducted into Howes Hall of Fame

Linda Garner-Bunch - April 1, 2026

The Trucker Media Group had a chance to visit with Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel laptops, along with Rob Howes, president of Howes

WIT names 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award finalists

Dana Guthrie - April 1, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. —The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is announcing the three finalists for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “These women have

Stopgap measures aren’t enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - April 1, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war,

Rising fuel costs will likely offset February freight rate gains

Cliff Abbott - March 31, 2026

While freight volumes and rates are still a topic of conversation, the spinning numbers on diesel fuel pumps are currently getting a lot of attention.

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 31, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell last month to 6.9 million and hiring was weak, more signs of sluggishness in the American labor market.

Diesel prices increase modestly for a change

Bruce Guthrie - March 31, 2026

The price of a gallon of diesel did increase again, but this week’s jump was not as profound as it has been in recent weeks

DAT: Price pressures build as available capacity tightens

Dana Guthrie - March 31, 2026

BEAVERTON, Ore. — With diesel prices surging to $5.375 per gallon—the highest weekly national average since late 2022—the cost shock appeared to tighten capacity during

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 31, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the

Sales of new Class 8 trucks slump in February even as orders surge

Cliff Abbott - March 30, 2026

If there was a message that motor carriers directed to truck manufacturers in February, it was this: “We want to buy trucks … but not

Don’t tip the tax man: Filing strategies for owner-operators

Brad Klepper - March 30, 2026

It was a pleasure to recently sit down with my dear friend Todd Amen, president and CEO of ATBS, for our newest episode of The

ACT: Freight cycle finding a higher gear

Dana Guthrie - March 30, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The recent strength in spot rates is going up against a surge in diesel prices, as discussed in the latest release of

FTR, Truckstop: Spot rates see another sharp rise in latest week

Dana Guthrie - March 30, 2026

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates rise again sharply due to the ongoing surge in diesel prices continuing to bolster broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 30, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling

China opens investigations into US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 27, 2026

BEIJING (AP) — China launched two investigations into U.S. trade practices on Friday, signaling its resolve to push back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs ahead

Geotab: Cargo theft firmly in the cyber era as losses exceed $6B

Dana Guthrie - March 27, 2026

OAKVILLE, Ontario & ATLANTA, Ga. — Cargo theft in North America has entered a new phase as losses reportedly reached an estimated $6.6 billion in

ACT: February used truck sales exceed seasonal expectations

Dana Guthrie - March 27, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, same dealer used Class 8 retail

Stocks fall and oil prices rise after Trump’s latest delay in the Iran war fails to raise much hope

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - March 27, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling Friday as Wall Street stumbles toward the finish of a fifth straight losing week, which would be

DAT analyst Croke: Fuel prices have sharply elevated operating costs

Bruce Guthrie - March 26, 2026

The status and health of the trucking economy has certainly changed in the last four weeks. Dean Croke, Principal Analyst at DAT Freight and Analytics

FTR to host 2026 Commercial Vehicle Symposium on April 21

Dana Guthrie - March 26, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Freight Transportation Research (FTR) will host the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Symposium, a one-day, in-person event designed for executives and leaders responsible for