Cataldo, ID Freight Carriers & Brokers in Cataldo, Idaho

Hormuz Oil Flows Down 6 Million Barrels a Day — Diesel Watch Begins

Strait of Hormuz crude and fuel flows fell nearly 30% in Q1, the Energy Information Administration reports. Small fleets face diesel price exposure if the drop holds.

May 14, 2026

Markets & Rates

Spot Rates Up 20% — But It's Tariff Panic, Not Recovery

National dry van spot rates are up more than 20% year over year as of mid-May, driven by importers front-loading inventory ahead of tariff escalation. The surge won't last.

May 14, 2026

Electric Vehicles

California Opens $1 Billion EV Truck Rebate — What Fleets Can Claim

State program cuts upfront cost on Class 8 EVs, drayage trucks, and delivery vans through authorized dealers. First-year allocation: $250 million.

May 14, 2026

Carrier Business

FedEx Freight Spinoff Closes June 1 — What the Split Means for LTL Rates

FedEx board approves separation of nation's largest LTL carrier. Shareholders get one FDXF share per two FDX shares held as of May 16. FedEx retains 19.9% stake for 24 months.

May 14, 2026

General

What happens when a driverless Class 8 breaks down at 2 AM?

Aurora and Kodiak are scaling commercial autonomous truck fleets in Texas, but the industry has no public playbook for roadside failures, disabled units blocking lanes, or first…

May 14, 2026

Fuel & Energy

Diesel Benchmark Drops 0.1¢ — Futures Signal Tightening Ahead

DOE retail diesel fell the smallest possible increment this week to $5.639/gal, while futures markets show signs the recent slide may be reversing.

May 14, 2026

Equipment & OEM

Which Routes Make Natural Gas Trucks Pencil Out in 2026

Dedicated lanes, drayage, and intermodal runs are the sweet spot for CNG and LNG powertrains — ACT Expo panelists say predictable mileage and fixed fueling infrastructure finall…

May 14, 2026

General

Chassis Provider CCM Adds General Counsel as Fleet Growth Continues

Consolidated Chassis Management hires Tara Pellicori as SVP and general counsel to support expansion across intermodal operations.

May 14, 2026

Fuel & Energy

House Speaker Calls Federal Gas Tax Suspension 'Intriguing'

Mike Johnson stopped short of a timeline, but the idea is on the table as diesel holds at $4.48 and crude climbs past $104.

May 14, 2026

Equipment & OEM

Class 8 Orders Jump 201% in April as Freight Rates Firm

New truck orders surged in April as carriers bet on tightening capacity and recovering freight demand — signaling confidence in the replacement cycle.

May 14, 2026

Driver Jobs & Hiring

Maverick raises driver pay in 2026 — what small fleets can learn

A large carrier's compensation package shows what owner-operators and small fleets are competing against when they recruit and retain drivers in a tight labor market.

May 14, 2026

TMS & Software Reviews

AI Data Problems Cost Fleets Gains in 2026, Survey Shows

Data integration issues jumped from 38% to 71% year-over-year as fleets struggle to build the foundational systems AI tools need to deliver operational savings.

May 14, 2026

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