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The High Road: Logistics & Leadership 2026-07-16: Fuel Fire and AI Freight
Published 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Global oil prices surge past $85 a barrel amid a full naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering chaos in fuel markets and war-risk insurance, while J.B. Hunt’s earnings signal cautious optimism in a battered industry. Meanwhile, C.H. Robinson’s AI revolution is reshaping logistics—but can algorithms handle the messy reality of the road? Plus, the DEF Act could finally end the era of “limp mode” and give drivers real control back under the hood.