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Movers Scrutinize Military Shipment Award Process Reforms

The military can further improve its process for which companies are rewarded shipments within the moving and storage industry, according to a panel of experts.

March 18, 2026
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Venezuelan Crude Oil Import Surge Reshapes US Supply Mix

Imports of Venezuelan heavy crude doubled in the week leading up to March 13, reaching the highest since late 2024, according to U.S. government data.

March 18, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Vance to Join Oil Executives at High-Stakes Energy Meeting

The meeting will take place at the American Petroleum Institute and involve members of the U.S. oil and gas trade group鈥檚 board, according to sources.

March 18, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Trump DOT Focuses on Faster Projects, Fewer Grant Programs

Deputy Transportation Secretary Steven Bradbury outlined DOT's highway policy and funding goals as work begins on the next surface transportation bill.

March 18, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Fed Holds Rates as War in Middle East Fuels Uncertainty

The Federal Open Market Committee voted 11-1 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Governor Stephen Miran dissented.

March 18, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Stoughton Trailers Touts 40 MPH Rear-Impact Test Results

Stoughton Trailers announced at the 2026 TMC Annual Meeting it has surpassed industry standards with a rear-impact test of 40 mph.

March 18, 2026
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Michelin Debuts AI Retread Platform, Predictive Tire Tech

Michelin rolled out AI-driven TreadVision to automate retreading and unveiled Smart Predictive Tire monitoring for fleets operating Classes 7 and 8 tractors.

March 18, 2026
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Iran Lists Gulf Energy Targets

Tehran warned of imminent retaliation against refining, petrochemical and natural gas assets in the region after its own giant South Pars gas field was struck.

March 18, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

EVs Avoided the Use of 2.3M Barrels of Oil a Day in 2025

Those fossil fuel savings are expected to increase every year for the rest of the decade as more drivers turn to battery-powered vehicles.

March 18, 2026
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-Hire

Fuel Transport Expands Toronto Dedicated Fleet Operations

Changing customer dynamics drove the decision. Toronto-bound freight lanes were growing busier, and the company wanted to minimize empty miles.

March 18, 2026

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