VTNA said unplanned stops have decreased by 24% since the introduction of the remote update. (Volvo Trucks North America) June 15, 2026 4:56 pm, EDT key takeaways: Volvo Trucks North America plans to expand over-the-air updates to allow updating empty VNL and VNR trucks in late 2026. VTNA said remote updates have reduced unplanned stops
Monthly data from January 2025 is trending down from the previous year. (Kenworth Truck Company) June 15, 2026 5:45 PM, EDT key takeaways: U.S. Class 4-7 retail truck sales fell 4.7% in May to 17,663 units from 18,532 a year earlier. Steve Tam of ACT Research said buyer reluctance reflects uncertainty, given medium-duty trucks are
This oversized load was stopped on Interstate 10 heading from Mesa, Arizona to Tonopah. A total of 32 violations were found. (AZDPS Highway Patrol via Facebook) June 15, 2026 6:06 pm, EDT key takeaways: Law enforcement agencies are citing truck drivers’ lack of valid commercial licenses during stops, inspections and accident investigations. Recent incidents in
The ships will remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran’s Larak Island on May 16, 2026. Photographer: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images June 15, 2026 9:44 am, EDT | Update: June 15, 2026 3:12 pm, EDT key takeaways: A US-Iran deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Storage at the Bryan Mound Site in Freeport, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images via Bloomberg News) June 15, 2026 1:26 pm, EDT key takeaways: The Trump administration is set to release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, cutting holdings by about 340 million barrels, which is near the lowest level since
The American flag flies next to a One9 Fuel stop sign displaying diesel and unleaded gas prices in Wilmington, Ohio, on June 10. (Caroline Caster/AP) June 15, 2026 8:13 am, EDT | Update: June 15, 2026 11:40 am, EDT key takeaways: Oil prices fell after Iran announced a temporary deal to end the war and
Yeoman Bridge, a self-discharging bulk carrier, loads cargo at a potash berth in Teesside, UK (Ian Forsyth/Bloomberg) June 15, 2026 9:07 am, EDT key takeaways: An interim US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to immediately restore fertilizer shipments as shipowners assess security conditions after months of conflict. Data shows that more
Blades for wind turbines stored at a logistics depot in Tianjin, China. (Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) June 12, 2026 8:36 am, EDT key takeaways: DHL said growing amounts of clean energy equipment, including giant wind turbines and lithium-ion batteries, are becoming increasingly difficult to transport due to their size, complexity and safety risks. The challenge matters because
Carney and Trump met last year. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) June 12, 2026 10:59 am, EDT key takeaways: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to take issue with criticism of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming G7 summit in France amid trade tensions. The stakes are high as the USMCA review approaches on July
Ryder’s used vehicle sales in Q1 fell 10% year over year to 5,100 to 4,600, but climbed 27.8% or 1,000 vehicles compared to Q4 2025. (Coopersburg and Liberty Kenworth) June 12, 2026 12:50 PM, EDT key takeaways: Used truck market conditions improved in the second quarter and are expected to strengthen further in the second