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How the Iran War Is Affecting Diesel and Gasoline Prices

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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

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, 2026
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

FedEx 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Wall 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

NMFTA 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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

DOT 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. 

March 9, 2026
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Tesla 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. 

March 9, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

G-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, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Anthropic 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. 

March 9, 2026

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