Latest News Updates From Transport Topics

GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ to $3.754 a Gallon

Diesel fuel’s national average price shed 4.6 cents to $3.754 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Information Administration data released Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

Echo Global Expands Network With FreightSaver Acquisition

The deal is part of Echo’s ongoing strategy to scale its managed transportation business through targeted acquisitions, adding both operational capacity and regional coverage.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Nudges Down a Half-Cent to $3.80 a Gallon

Past two price drops have totaled just 1.2 cents a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 5.

August 5, 2025
BusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100

DHL Delivers Care Kits to Austin Flood Zone

A DHL van arrived in Austin, Texas, bearing 13 care kits — each filled with an interactive plush and other mindfulness tools — ready for distribution to families affected by July’s floods.

August 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous

Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service

Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Ticks Down 0.7¢ to $3.805 a Gallon

The national average diesel price inched down seven-tenths of a cent to $3.805, stopping a streak of three straight increases, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx

The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access.

July 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Pure Lithium Shifts Battery Production to Chicago

Pure Lithium will move its operations from Boston to Chicago and invest $46 million to launch manufacturing of lithium metal batteries in Illinois, state officials announced July 10.

July 22, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Continues Climb, Rises 5.4¢ to $3.812 a Gallon

The national average diesel price increased for the third consecutive week, rising 5.4 cents a gallon to $3.812, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 22.

July 22, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

July 18, 2025