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EV Truck Startup Slate, Backed by Bezos, Raises $650 Million
Slate wants to tap consumer demand for more affordable vehicles with a stripped-down, two-seater pickup that can go 150 or 240 miles on a single charge.Â
April 13, 2026International to Offer Samsara Device Installation at Plants
International Motors truck and bus customers now can install Samsara devices at the assembly plant ahead of delivery, the telematics vendor said April 9.
April 13, 2026US Soybean Farmers Are Squeezed Further by Tariffs, Iran War
Soybean farmers are struggling with the high cost of fuel, equipment and fertilizer — compounded by the Iran war — and also tariffs.
April 13, 2026OPEC Output Takes Record Plunge as Iran War Slams Exports
Output collapsed by 7.88 million barrels a day to 20.79 million a day in March, driven by losses in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
April 13, 2026Mack Adds Digital Upgrades for Class 8, MD Series Lineup
Mack Trucks released a series of digital developments to boost fleets’ operational efficiency, including for the Pioneer and Anthem Class 8 on-highway models.
April 13, 2026Aluminum Hits 4-Year High on Trump’s Blockade of Hormuz
The lightweight metal rose as much as 2.3% on the London Metal Exchange, reigniting a rally driven by supply shortages due to the Middle East war.
April 13, 2026Fuel Station Operator Yesway Seeks $321 Million in US IPO
The convenience store and gas station operator focused on rural communities in the Midwest and the Southwest is selling 14 million shares for $20 to $23 each.
April 13, 2026Billionaire Aponte Passes on Shipping Giant MSC to Heirs
Gianluigi Aponte, 85, made the transfer of the closely held company to son Diego and daughter Alexa in the last quarter of 2025, according to a statement.
April 13, 2026Driver Health Must Match Equipment Care, CarriersEdge Says
Effective driver safety and injury prevention programs begin with recognizing the scope of the problem. That can be a problem for small to midsize carriers.
April 13, 2026How Fleets Make Safety Stick Beyond Annual Training
At a time when margins are tight and operating costs continue to climb, preventing and managing driver injuries has become a core business priority.
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