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Harbinger Adds Low‑Cab‑Forward Truck to Medium‑Duty Line

Garden Grove, Calif.-based chassis and truck manufacturer Harbinger said the truck would be available as both a battery-electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid model.

March 11, 2026
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Iran Targets Oil Facilities as Global Energy Concerns Grow

Iran has effectively stopped cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through which about a fifth of all oil is shipped. It has also targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations.

March 11, 2026
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ATA Backs Expansion of Pell Aid to Short‑Term Job Courses

Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks — a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.

March 10, 2026
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Amazon Raises $37B From US Bond Sale That Could Hit $50B

Amazon’s deal is the latest in a series of jumbo bond sales by hyperscalers as they plan to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure. Investors have so far been eager buyers.

March 10, 2026
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Fuel Price Surge Tests Trump's Willingness for Long Iran War

President Donald Trump’s efforts to stabilize prices at the pump underscore the unique role oil and gasoline play in the economy — and American voters’ perceptions of it. 

March 10, 2026
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US Oil Forecast for 2027 Rises After Middle East Disruptions

The U.S. raised its forecast for domestic oil production next year after the recent surge in prices due to supply disruptions from key Middle East countries.

March 10, 2026
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Truck Makers Debut Exterior Safety Camera Expansions

Truck makers are zeroing in on adding 360-degree exterior camera systems as a safety feature ahead of the peak construction season in North America.

March 10, 2026
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Exxon Seeks to Make Texas Its Legal Headquarters

If Exxon’s move happens, corporate governance matters such as company bylaws, fiduciary duties of directors and shareholder voting rights would be shifted to comply with Texan law.

March 10, 2026
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US Steps Up Iran Strikes as Oil Industry Faces More Upheaval

Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have lowered their collective output by as much as 6.7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reports. That amounts to about 6% of global supply.

March 10, 2026
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War With Iran Delivers Another Shock to Global Economy

With a key shipping route cut off, oil prices have surged — from less than $70 a barrel on Feb. 27 to nearly $120 early March 9 before settling closer to $90. They’ve taken diesel and gasoline prices with them.

March 10, 2026

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