Mack鈥檚 overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.
March 4, 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 Uses AI to Help City Fleets Clear Snow After Storms
With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including聽snowplows.聽
March 4, 2026Trump鈥檚 Tariff Hike to 15% Likely This Week, Bessent Says
Bessent noted the authority for the new duties allows for the measure to last 150 days. During that time, he said authorities will be looking at using other legislation to resurrect the tariff regime.
March 4, 2026Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts
So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring.聽
March 4, 2026McLeod Updates TMS With Benchmark, AI Features
McLeod Software introduced Version 26.1 of its TMS on March 3, adding analytics tools the company said are intended to help carriers and freight brokers make quicker operational decisions.
March 4, 2026Starbucks Plans Nashville Office for Supply Chain Push
Starbucks is opening a new corporate office in Nashville, Tenn., to support its growth ambitions in the South and Northeast U.S., as it eyes opportunities to add up to 5,000 stores.
March 4, 2026Target Raises Outlook as New CEO Pushes Revamp
Target's new CEO is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by trendy new food products, in-store beauty services and other changes.聽
March 3, 2026Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500
Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.
March 3, 2026ParkPro Adds Truck Parking at NHL鈥檚 Florida Panthers Arena
An effort to ease truck parking shortages is taking a step forward in South Florida, where ParkPro will open hundreds of parking spaces at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., this summer.
March 3, 2026Trump Says US Will Escort, Insure Tankers for Hormuz Routes
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
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