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LTL Fleets' 'Y2K' Fears Ease as NMFC Updates Take Hold

On a panel at the FTR conference, when asked how the reclassification was going so far, Echo Global Logistics Senior Vice President Marty Martin said: “I’d put it in the TBD category.â€

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Touts Lawsuit Abuse Legislation

The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act is designed to mitigate the impact of lawsuits deemed frivolous as well as shield employers from defending against inordinate claims.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Hyundai Says Battery Plant Delayed After Immigration Raid

Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said in an interview Sept. 11 that the work was being set back by two to three months.

September 11, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Continue to Fall in August

North American Class 8 truck orders fell year over year for an eighth consecutive month in August.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC Still Sees Tight Oil Market Despite Supply Increases

OPEC and its partners will need to provide an average of 43.45 million barrels a day in the second half of this year, considerably more than the 42.4 million they pumped in August.

September 11, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivate

Kroger Raises Outlook on Healthy Grocery Demand

Food retailers have posted steady sales in recent years, benefiting from shoppers prioritizing necessities even as they cut spending elsewhere.

September 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Worsened in August as Cost of Gas, Food Jumped

The reading is the last data the Federal Reserve will receive before its key meeting next week, when policymakers are widely expected to cut their short-term rate to about 4.1% from 4.3%.

September 11, 2025
BusinessFuel

Phillips 66 Ponders Buying US LNG, Hires Staff in Push

Phillips 66 is looking to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. through long-term contracts and is hiring staff in Houston to do this, according to people familiar.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biofuel Shares Hit as Policy Speculation Stokes Demand Fears

Biofuel company shares dipped on fears that Trump administration policies may fall short of offsetting exemptions from mandates requiring refineries to blend renewable fuels into gas and diesel.

September 10, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Trucking Carriers Expect Bumpy Ride for Next 18 Months

Fleet executives are expecting freight market struggles to continue for 12 to 18 months, with high capacity and low demand keeping rates depressed.

September 10, 2025