The prices demonstrate yet another pinch point in the global energy industry system caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
March 20, 2026Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman
The final night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting marked the introduction of its 67th general chairman and treasurer, Mark Kennedy.
March 20, 2026Motive Faces $30M Arbitration Loss but Wins ITC Patent Case
Motive Technologies has been ordered to pay rival Samsara more than $30 million over false advertising claims but was cleared in a patent infringement case.
March 19, 2026Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund
Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.
March 19, 2026USPS Chief Steiner Warns Cash Will Run Out Within Year
“How long are employees going to work and vendors going to show up if we're not paying them?" Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview.
March 19, 2026IEA Details Contributions for Coordinated Stockpile Draw
The IEA said the release will largely consist of crude oil, though contributions from Europe will primarily take the form of refined petroleum product.
March 19, 2026White House Rules Out Export Curbs as Fuel Prices Rise
November’s midterms will hinge in part on Americans’ attitudes toward the cost of living, and polls show the president is getting poor economic marks.
March 19, 2026Mark Kennedy Rises From Technician to TMC Chairman
Mark Kennedy says his journey from trailer technician to TMC chairman is a testament to curiosity and a willingness to step outside his comfort zone.
March 19, 2026Clarios Introduces Battery-as-a-Service Program at TMC
Battery manufacturer Clarios has introduced a battery-as-a-service program to optimize battery replacement and reduce costs for fleet operators.
March 19, 2026Iran Intensifies Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites
The strikes sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.
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