Industry News

• EU Keeps US Trade Deal Frozen Over Tariff Uncertainty March 4, 2026
  Top EU lawmakers on the parliament’s trade committee made the choice on March 4, saying they wanted more information from Washington about how it will preserve a 15% ceiling on most EU products.
• Congressional Policymakers Reintroduce Railway Safety Act March 4, 2026
  A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced the Railway Safety Act, reviving legislation aimed at bolstering safety standards three years after a high-profile derailment in Ohio.
• Shippers and Oil Traders Seek Details on Trump’s Convoy Plan March 4, 2026
  With ships unable or unwilling to transit the Strait of Hormuz, producers cannot export, supertanker costs are skyrocketing and storage at many Persian Gulf refineries is filling up fast. 
• Mack Debuts Keystone Class 8 Tractor as Pinnacle Replacement March 4, 2026
  Mack Trucks on March 2 unveiled a new Class 8 vocational tractor, the Keystone, in the latest phase of a lineup overhaul.
• Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues March 4, 2026
  Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.
• Samsara Uses AI to Help City Fleets Clear Snow After Storms March 4, 2026
  With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including snowplows. 
• Trump’s Tariff Hike to 15% Likely This Week, Bessent Says March 4, 2026
  Bessent noted the authority for the new duties allows for the measure to last 150 days. During that time, he said authorities will be looking at using other legislation to resurrect the tariff regime.
• Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts March 4, 2026
  So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring. 
• McLeod Updates TMS With Benchmark, AI Features March 4, 2026
  McLeod Software introduced Version 26.1 of its TMS on March 3, adding analytics tools the company said are intended to help carriers and freight brokers make quicker operational decisions.
• Starbucks Plans Nashville Office for Supply Chain Push March 4, 2026
  Starbucks is opening a new corporate office in Nashville, Tenn., to support its growth ambitions in the South and Northeast U.S., as it eyes opportunities to add up to 5,000 stores.
• Target Raises Outlook as New CEO Pushes Revamp March 3, 2026
  Target's new CEO is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by trendy new food products, in-store beauty services and other changes. 
• Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500 March 3, 2026
  Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.
• ParkPro Adds Truck Parking at NHL’s Florida Panthers Arena March 3, 2026
  An effort to ease truck parking shortages is taking a step forward in South Florida, where ParkPro will open hundreds of parking spaces at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., this summer.
• Trump Says US Will Escort, Insure Tankers for Hormuz Routes March 3, 2026
  President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Senate Confirms McCormack for Top DOT Policy Post March 3, 2026
  The Senate recently confirmed Ryan McCormack to serve as under secretary of transportation for policy, filling one of the department’s top strategic roles.