Additional relief for truckers following Winter Storm Fern Additional relief has been announced for truck drivers and motor carriers impacted by Winter Storm Fern, extending support efforts as operations continue to recover from the storm. Winter storms can disrupt freight movement quickly, closing highways, delaying deliveries, and stranding drivers far from safe parking or services….
Trucker documents his oversize load journey across USA during winter storm The provided description and raw content do not include any details beyond the headline, so there is not enough verified information to write a complete news story without inventing facts. To produce a clean, accurate article that explains what happened and why it matters,…
New analysis sees ocean rates set to fall further A new analysis indicates that ocean shipping rates are expected to continue declining, adding to a broader trend of easing costs in international freight. While ocean freight can feel far removed from day-to-day trucking, it plays a direct role in how much imported freight moves through…
10 drivers, 15 trucks placed out of service during Arizona enforcement An enforcement effort in Arizona resulted in 10 drivers and 15 trucks being placed out of service, according to the information provided. An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle is not allowed to continue operating until the issue that triggered the violation is…
How C.H. Robinson is using AI to fix LTL’s missed pickup problem No story details were provided in the raw content beyond the headline, so there isn’t enough verified information to write a complete, accurate news article without inventing facts. If you share the raw content (even rough notes or a few bullet points), I…
Logistics leaders brace for Fern 5 years after ‘Great Texas Freeze’ Details were not provided about what “Fern” is, what is expected, or how it connects to current freight operations. The only information available is the headline and the reference to the “Great Texas Freeze” from five years ago. Without additional source material, it is…
Truck driver and company owner accused of deleting dash cam footage after crash that killed two college students No raw details were provided beyond the headline, so the specific crash location, date, agencies involved, and the exact allegations have not been included here. According to the title information provided, a truck driver and a trucking…
PacLease Adds 17 US Franchise Sites in 2025 PacLease expanded its U.S. footprint in 2025 by adding 17 new franchise locations. The company did not provide additional details in the information released, such as where the sites are located, which dealers operate them, or what specific services each location will offer. For drivers and small…
Alert warns that scammers are targeting CDL drivers through FMCSA systems including the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse An alert is warning CDL drivers that scammers are targeting them by using or impersonating FMCSA systems, including the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The warning highlights that bad actors may try to use these federal systems as a…
2025’s peak retail season the best for trucking in years The 2025 peak retail season delivered one of the strongest late-year setups trucking has seen in years, with clear signs of tightening capacity and stronger pricing during the holiday push. One key marker was tender rejections, which topped out during the season. Tender rejections matter…
NYC congestion pricing lives on, court pushes decision into 2026 New York City’s congestion pricing plan remains legally intact for now after a court order kept the program in place and blocked the federal government from taking punitive action while the case moves forward. The order effectively preserves the status quo until the court issues…
Maine CMV troopers turn the tables by targeting passenger car violations near semi trucks during blitzes The Maine State Police (MSP) is highlighting a new traffic safety initiative that puts commercial motor vehicle (CMV) troopers in a different role: focusing enforcement on passenger vehicle drivers who commit violations while operating near semi trucks. According to…
California’s long wait for autonomous trucks may soon end California’s long-running holdout on autonomous trucking could be moving toward a change, with testing permits potentially available by late 2026. The eventual allowance of autonomous vehicle (AV) trucks in the state is expected to expand the national autonomous trucking network by opening up more direct long-haul…
Michigan truck crash underscores dangers of winter storms snarling roadways BELLEVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Dangerous winter weather in southeast Michigan led to major travel disruptions on Monday, including heavy slowdowns and a chain-reaction crash involving more than 50 vehicles on northbound I-75. Officials also shut down a major stretch of highway after a tractor-trailer crashed…
Hours of service weather-related FMCSA waivers now cover 20 states The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued or extended three hours-of-service (HOS) waivers affecting truck drivers across more than 20 states, expanding the areas where certain federal driving-time limits can be temporarily relaxed. According to the agency, two of the waivers apply to states…
Hunts Point Produce Market to be rebuilt for $405 million, New York City officials say Dec. 30, 2025 — New York City officials announced a $405 million agreement to move forward with the redevelopment of the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, a major food distribution hub that many truck drivers serve on a…
Aurora to help haul frac sand ‘around the clock’ using autonomous trucks on public roads in the Permian Basin Aurora is moving forward with plans to use autonomous trucks to haul frac sand on public roads in the Permian Basin, aiming for near-continuous operations without a human driver in the cab. The companies involved have…
DOT ponies up $118M for CMV enforcement WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday, Dec. 30, announced more than $118 million in grants that the agency says are aimed at ramping up commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement. According to the announcement, the funding is intended to strengthen enforcement tied to commercial driving standards,…
Trans-Pacific ocean rates swing as New Year looms Transpacific ocean freight rates from China to the U.S. West and East Coasts stayed elevated week over week as ocean carriers held firm on pricing during the typical holiday-season slowdown. Even with volumes easing in the slow season, carriers appear to be positioning rates ahead of Chinese…
CB radio moment in Houston traffic echoes an older era of driver talk A brief CB-radio exchange tied to Houston-area traffic drew attention this week for how clearly it reflects the culture that once made CB chatter a daily part of life behind the wheel. The scene centers on the Glide-In, where a base-station CB…
Walmart’s $152M deal signals Arizona’s logistics real estate boom Walmart has completed a $152 million purchase of a large warehouse complex in Glendale, Arizona, a move that highlights how quickly the state’s logistics real estate market has been growing. The deal matters for trucking because warehouse capacity and location directly shape freight patterns. When a…
GATX, Brookfield complete purchase of Wells Fargo rail leasing business Railcar lessor GATX and investment firm Brookfield have completed their purchase of Wells Fargo’s rail leasing business, a deal that shifts a large fleet of rail equipment to new ownership. Under the transaction, a joint venture between GATX and Brookfield will purchase approximately 105,000 railcars…
Competing railroads claim UP-NS merger application omits key information Competing railroads are pushing back on the merger application filed by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, arguing that key details needed to evaluate the deal have been left out. Canadian National (CN) filed the longest set of comments—91 pages including exhibits—and said the application fails to…
Freight winners in 2026 will build for disruption, uShip CEO says Flexibility is shaping up to be freight’s most valuable currency in 2026, according to uShip CEO Sean Wu. Wu said the shippers and logistics teams that perform best won’t be the ones that only chase lower rates, but the ones that can keep freight…
Former U.S. Senator and former trucker Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92 DENVER — Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former Colorado congressman and U.S. senator known for his advocacy of Native American issues, died Tuesday, according to the information provided. Campbell died of natural causes surrounded by his family. For professional drivers, Campbell’s passing matters because…
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck From champagne and party hats to the presents under Christmas trees, truck drivers move the everyday goods that keep households stocked and businesses running. They work long hours, spend weeks away from home, and keep freight moving through nights, weekends, and…
Trump Muses About Ousting Powell as Fed Pick Nears President Donald Trump said he already has a preferred candidate in mind to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but indicated he is not in a rush to announce a choice. In the same remarks, Trump also floated the idea that he might remove…
Beyond the highway: Waabi’s bet on door-to-door autonomy Autonomous trucking has spent years proving itself on highways, where lanes are predictable and traffic patterns are more consistent. Now, Waabi is signaling a push into a tougher part of the job: moving beyond highway-only driving toward door-to-door autonomy. The company said that “getting away from just…
Hyundai Recalls 50,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk Hyundai has issued a safety recall for more than 50,000 vehicles after identifying a potential fire risk, according to information from Gray News. The recall involves one of Hyundai’s most popular SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists about 51,500 vehicles as affected. For professional drivers,…
Large carrier M&A proves elusive in 2025 Large freight carriers largely avoided major mergers and acquisitions in 2025, choosing to prioritize internal fixes over big purchase deals. With freight demand staying weak and day-to-day operational challenges still pressing, many of the biggest fleets focused on cost-cutting and improving asset utilization — in plain terms, running…
Ocado Ends Exclusivity Terms After Setbacks to Kroger Deal Ocado Group Plc has ended exclusive arrangements to supply its automated grocery warehouse technology, a change that comes as the company faces growing pressure from investors. The move follows setbacks in Ocado’s partnership with Kroger Co. in the U.S., a major relationship tied to Ocado’s effort…
Michigan truck crash underscores dangers of winter storms snarling roadways BELLEVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Dangerous winter weather in southeast Michigan disrupted traffic on Monday and led to a major chain-reaction crash on northbound I-75 involving more than 50 vehicles, according to the report. The same winter driving conditions also shut down a major stretch of…
Trucking’s top 10 regulatory headlines of 2025 2025 was a year where regulation, not equipment, set the tone for how trucking operated day to day. From emissions rollbacks to more aggressive action against CDL mills, the biggest regulatory headlines had real consequences for freight markets, safety compliance, and what it takes to keep a carrier…
US rail shipments down 7% in last full week Rail freight volumes across North America slipped during the last full week, with carload traffic showing the biggest year-over-year drop. Based on nine reporting railroads in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, weekly volume totaled 310,557 carloads, down 8.7% from the same week in 2024. Intermodal volume…
IFTA filing deadline approaches as 2025 ends With the end of 2025 nearing, trucking operators are being reminded that International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) renewals are among the year-end filings due by Wednesday, Dec. For drivers and fleets running in multiple jurisdictions, IFTA paperwork is a routine but important requirement tied to fuel taxes. Missing…
States ring in new year with fuel rate changes As the new year begins, several states are adjusting fuel tax rates, a reminder for working drivers that what happens at the pump can depend as much on policy as it does on market prices. In Michigan, a constitutional requirement that fuel tax revenue be used…
USDOT announces $118 million in grants to strengthen CDL standards, boost enforcement, and support veterans entering trucking The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $118 million in competitive grant awards aimed at improving commercial driver’s license (CDL) standards, enhancing commercial vehicle enforcement, and helping military veterans transition into trucking careers. The funding announcement was…
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend completeness of merger application WASHINGTON — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern defended their merger application as complete and urged federal regulators to reject requests to slow down the review. In filings to the Surface Transportation Board, Union Pacific said efforts to delay the process are coming primarily from “competitors who…
New Jersey Grants $13M to Hydrogen Drayage Truck Port Pilot New Jersey is paying $13 million to fund a near-term experiment testing the ability of hydrogen-powered drayage trucks to move cargo at the Port Newark Container Terminal. The funding is aimed at evaluating how hydrogen trucks perform in day-to-day port drayage work, where trucks run…
DHL Supply Chain Plans to Add Tesla Semis to Its Electric Fleet in 2026 DHL Supply Chain says it plans to integrate a fleet of Tesla Semis in 2026, expanding its battery-electric trucking operations in California as Tesla begins volume production of the Class 8 truck. DHL currently operates 20 battery-electric trucks in California overall….
Ocado Ends Exclusivity Terms After Setbacks to Kroger Deal Ocado Group Plc has ended exclusive arrangements tied to its automated grocery warehouse technology, a move that comes as investor pressure increases following setbacks in its partnership with Kroger Co. in the United States. Ocado is known for automation systems used inside large grocery fulfillment warehouses….
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck From champagne and party hats to the presents under Christmas trees, truck drivers move the freight that keeps the economy running. They do it through long days, nights, weekends, and holidays, often spending weeks away from home. As 2026 approaches, many…
DOT doles out $118M for enforcement, CDL issuance, more The U.S. Department of Transportation is distributing a combined $118 million through two grant programs aimed at commercial vehicle safety enforcement and improvements to how states issue commercial driver’s licenses. The larger share, $71.6 million, is going out through High Priority (HP) grants. These include HP-Commercial…
California Digs In On Non-Domiciled CDL Cancellations As Duffy Threatens $160M Funding Cut California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has delayed a planned crackdown tied to about 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, pushing the deadline from Jan. 5 to March. The move has escalated into a political fight after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the state…
Sikh Coalition sues California DMV over ‘unlawful’ CDL removals The Sikh Coalition filed a lawsuit last week in the Superior Court of California for Alameda County seeking declaratory and injunctive relief over what it describes as unlawful removals of commercial driver’s licenses in California. The suit points to nearly 20,000 California drivers who are slated…