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OEMs Split R&D Between Diesel Updates and Zero-Emission Platforms

Truck makers are funding both 2027-compliant diesel engines and battery-electric production lines as emission rules tighten and fleet adoption remains uneven.

Why Small Fleets Are Buying Used Trucks 600+ Miles From Home

Regional sourcing patterns are breaking down as smaller carriers travel farther to find late-model units ahead of 2027 EPA changes — and Northeast buyers are landing trucks in L…

Private Fleets Top 1 Million Units — What Retail Consolidation Means for Spec'ing

FleetOwner's 2026 rankings show Home Depot up 66 spots, Quikrete up 90, and GM up 249 after M&A and USDOT data updates. What the shifts mean for equipment orders and maintenance…

Fuel & Energy

Hormuz Closure Drains 100M Barrels a Week — Stockpiles Running Low

Saudi Aramco CEO warns storage is being drawn down to cover the shortfall as the strait stays shut.

Fuel & Energy

Brent Crude Jumps 3.5% to $104.88 as Iran Talks Collapse

Oil climbs on diplomatic breakdown — diesel costs stay elevated as Hormuz remains shut and crude tops $100 for the eighth straight session.

TMS & Software Reviews

Mack PartsASIST Redesign Cuts Parts-Ordering Time for Owner-Operators

Faster search, live warehouse inventory, and mobile-friendly design aim to reduce downtime for fleets ordering Mack parts online.

Compliance & FMCSA

International Roadcheck 2026 Targets ELDs and Cargo Securement May 12–14

CVSA's 72-hour inspection blitz begins Monday. Inspectors will check electronic logging devices and cargo securement at roadside. Fleets must verify ELD registration status befo…

Eagle Pass Summit Flags Driver Shortage, Nearshoring Strain on Border Fleets

Cross-border carriers report capacity crunch as Mexico trade volume climbs faster than driver supply at Texas ports.

Kodiak and Roehl Transport Launch Autonomous Freight Route in Texas

Wisconsin-based carrier partners with autonomous-truck developer for Dallas–Houston lane as Kodiak targets driverless operations by year-end.

Cargo Theft Falls 5% in Q1 2026, But Tactics Shift to Digital Fraud

Supply chain crime dropped to 767 incidents in Q1, down 12% from Q4 2025, as organized groups move from physical hijacking to email compromise and double-brokering schemes.

May 10, 2026

Universal Logistics Intermodal Loss Hits $13.1M as Load Volumes Drop 23%

Warren, Michigan-based logistics provider swings to Q1 net loss of $3.5 million as intermodal segment revenue falls 32%, with both volume and per-load pricing down double digits.

May 10, 2026