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US Diesel Traders Turn to Rail as War Scrambles Fuel Flows
Requests to store distillate fuel in tanks with a railroad connection soared to 250,000 barrels in March, up from 30,000 barrels in February and none in January.
April 17, 2026Nippon Express to Buy Metro Supply in $1.6 Billion Deal
Nippon Express will acquire Metro Supply Chain Group for as much as $1.6 billion to strengthen its logistics presence in North America.
April 17, 2026Canada Pushes Broad Deal in Talks With Trump Administration
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the country wants to resolve trade frictions with the Trump administration as part of a comprehensive agreement.
April 16, 2026Ship Pays $4 Million to Bypass Panama Canal Backlog
Ships are facing 3陆-day delays to enter the Panama Canal as the Iran war sparks a traffic surge, prompting a vessel to pay an extra $4 million to jump the line.
April 16, 2026FMCSA Withholds $73 Million From New York
The action follows a federal audit of New York鈥檚 commercial driver licensing program that identified widespread violations of federal requirements.
April 16, 2026Oil Prices Climb on Ceasefire Extension Caution
Oil prices climbed, showing that caution still remains in financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil rose 5.1% to $99.74.聽
April 16, 2026A Fleet IoT Playbook for Uptime, OTA Reliability, and Cost Control in 2026
Program Aired: April 16, 2 p.m. ET聽Join us for a comprehensive webinar on the state of IoT in 2026 and gain a practical playbook built for fleet leaders who need to deliver uptime, reliability and cost control in a connected world.
April 16, 2026TFI鈥檚 TA Dedicated Merges With Minnesota鈥檚 Triangle Warehouse
TFI International-owned TA Dedicated is adding Minneapolis-based warehousing and distribution company Triangle Warehouse to its operations, the carrier said.
April 16, 2026DAT Reports Truckload Spot Rates Hit 2-Year Highs
The DAT report found spot van rates increased 11 cents sequentially to $2.52 per mile, while reefer rose 9 cents to $2.97 per mile.聽
April 16, 2026Union Pacific, Rocky Mountain Steel Sign Rail Supply Deal
Union Pacific has secured long-term access to U.S.-made steel rail through a new seven-year contract with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills.
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