Nearly all goods — including food — that are bought and sold must travel from where they’re produced. Those costs will climb with higher gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices.
March 10, 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.
Samsara Expands AI Driver Coaching Features
The new features extend the capabilities of Samsara Coach, a driver coaching experience that uses real-time AI voice agents and customizable avatars to deliver personalized guidance.
March 10, 2026FedEx Tops UPS in Market Value for First Time
FedEx has eclipsed rival UPS as the largest U.S. parcel carrier by market value for the first time. The shift in market value leadership marks a historic reversal for the two biggest U.S. parcel carriers.
March 10, 2026Wall Street Rises as Oil Retreats From 2-Year High
The U.S. stock market careened through a manic March 9, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long.
March 9, 2026Trump Considers Relief Moves as Fuel Costs Climb
President Donald Trump is mulling a menu of possible options to combat surging oil and gasoline prices in the wake of the Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 9, 2026NMFTA Launches Freight Fraud Prevention Hub
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association on March 5 launched an online platform aimed at bringing resources together to fight cargo theft.
March 9, 2026DOT Approves 8 Air Taxi Proposals
The selected projects include a partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and companies Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies and Electra.Â
March 9, 2026Tesla Faces Another Departure as Finance VP Steps Away
A longtime Tesla executive is leaving the Elon Musk-run EV company, extending a string of departures as the manufacturer shifts its focus to artificial intelligence and robotics.Â
March 9, 2026G-7 Ready to Release Oil Stockpiles If Needed
G-7 finance ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the Iran war, its impact for regional stability, global economic conditions and financial markets, and the importance of secure trading routes.
March 9, 2026Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over Supply Chain Risk Label
Anthropic is challenging a decision by the Defense Department to shift its AI work to other providers, based on a risk designation typically reserved for companies from countries the U.S. views as adversaries.Â
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