Diesel Supply Crunch Tightens as Refineries Run Near Capacity
War-damaged energy infrastructure and maxed-out U.S. refineries leave little room to replace lost diesel supplies, pushing fuel costs higher with no quick fix…
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Paccar Suppliers Miss Q3 Delivery Targets as Truck Orders Climb
CEO Preston Feight says component vendors couldn't scale output fast enough to match rising demand, creating delivery delays for Kenworth and Peterbilt orders.
Manufacturing PMI Holds at 54.5, But Input Costs Jump 6.8 Points
Ninth straight month of expansion masks rising raw-material prices and diesel-driven transport costs that will hit carrier rates and shipper budgets.
C&H Sugar Strike Ends After 42 Days, Longshore Sympathy Action Paused
ILWU Local 6 warehouse workers return under 60-day extension as federal mediators broker talks on retiree health benefits and overtime rules at Crockett…
Hankook's Tennessee Plant Cuts Lead Times for U.S. Fleets
Clarksville facility brings commercial tire production closer to regional and long-haul operators, reducing wait times and supporting application-specific…
Which Private Fleets Run the Most Tractors in 2026
The top 10 private fleets by tractor count held steady this year, with minor ranking shifts. What fleet size signals about supply-chain reach and equipment…
Port Congestion Shifts Truck Routes as Supply Chain Volatility Persists
Major U.S. container ports are adapting to geopolitical disruptions that are rerouting freight and changing where trucks pick up loads.
CEO Confidence Drops 20% as Supply Chain and Energy Risks Return
Conference Board index falls to 47 in May, lowest since early 2024, as executives cite supply-chain fragility and energy-cost volatility.
Mexico Tariff Risk Hits Truck Parts Supply as Nearshoring Stalls
Trump administration tariffs and supply chain disruptions threaten Mexico-sourced components for U.S. fleets, reversing recent nearshoring momentum.
Supply Chain Volatility Drives Fleet Route Changes That Erase Savings
U.S. business logistics costs hit $2.6 trillion as disruptions force fleets to reroute, expedite, and reallocate capacity, quietly eroding network-design…
Tariff Truce Talks Float $30 Billion Trade Board, Parts Pricing Still Unclear
Trade ambassador says U.S. and China discussed tariff cuts on $30 billion in noncritical goods, but no timeline or product list released yet.
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar Halt Mississippi Battery Plant Startup
Amplify Cell Technologies indefinitely delays 21-GWh factory equipment installation as OEMs cite weak Class 8 EV demand.