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Why a Single Bypass Method Isn鈥檛 Enough
Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren鈥檛 the same thing.
April 20, 2026Sponsored ContentCleveland-Cliffs 鈥楴o Longer in a Hurry鈥 on POSCO Deal
CEO Lourenco Goncalves聽cited improving U.S. steel prices and stronger demand from the American auto industry.
April 20, 2026House Republicans Press HHS to Update Drug-Testing Rules
Federal drug-testing rules overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services are drawing renewed pressure from trucking interests.聽
April 20, 2026Carney Says Canada's Economic Ties With US Are 'Weaknesses'
The prime minister cited tariffs and lack of business investment due to "the pall of uncertainty that's hanging over all of us."
April 20, 2026Energy Chief Says Gas May Not Dip Below $3 Until Next Year
Gas prices 鈥渉ave likely peaked鈥 and are certain to decline once there鈥檚 a 鈥渞esolution鈥 to the war with Iran, Chris Wright said on CNN.
April 20, 2026Oil Prices Rise on Worries About Iran War
The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 3.8% to $93.84 on worries that Iran could keep petroleum pent up in the Persian Gulf.
April 20, 2026US Weighs Tougher Auto Import Rules to Accelerate Reshoring
Officials have discussed requiring vehicle imports to have a minimum amount of U.S. parts, and limiting automakers' ability to lower their tariff rates under USMCA.
April 20, 2026Businesses Can Now Claim Refunds for Trump Tariffs
Companies must submit declarations listing the goods on which they put billions of dollars toward the import taxes the Supreme Court subsequently struck down.
April 20, 2026QXO to Buy TopBuild in $17 Billion Building Products Deal
The TopBuild acquisition makes QXO the second-largest publicly traded building products distributor in North America.
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