DHL TO RESUME US-BOUND BUSINESS PARCEL SERVICE AFTER TARIFF-DRIVEN PAUSE
Germany’s DHL said standard parcel service for business shippers to the U.S. restarts Thursday, about a month after suspending the product following the end of the de minimis exemption. Expect added customs clearance fees and duties on low-value imports to the U.S., with potential knock-on effects for B2C logistics flows.
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE TICKS UP WEEK-OVER-WEEK TO $3.749/GAL
The Energy Information Administration’s September 23 update shows the national on‑highway diesel average edged higher versus last week, with mixed moves across regions. Fleets should review FSC schedules and bid assumptions as small weekly changes compound during peak season.
CRUDE EXTENDS SLIDE AS IRAQ–KURD PIPELINE RESTART WEIGHS ON PRICES
Oil fell for a fifth session with Brent around the mid‑$60s as Baghdad and the Kurdish Regional Government reached a preliminary pipeline deal, adding supply back to the market. Softer crude eases cost pressure for carriers heading into Q4 but volatility remains a risk factor for fuel budgets.
KODIAK ROBOTICS SECURES $275M AHEAD OF SPAC MERGER VOTE TODAY
Autonomous trucking startup Kodiak and Ares Acquisition Corp. II said they’ve raised more than $275 million to support their proposed business combination, with today’s shareholder meeting set for 2 p.m. ET. The capital positions Kodiak to scale driverless freight pilots on key Texas corridors used by large shippers and brokers.
PIPELINE RUPTURE IN WYOMING SENDS FIREBALL SKYWARD, CHARRS FREIGHT TRAIN; NO INJURIES
A Kinder Morgan natural‑gas pipeline ruptured near Cheyenne, igniting a massive blaze that scorched a halted Union Pacific freight train; crews contained the fire and are assessing track damage. Rail disruptions in the area could temporarily reroute intermodal and bulk flows across the High Plains network.
U.S. UNIONS PRESS CONGRESS TO PASS SHIPS ACT, TIE NEW PORT FEES TO MARITIME/SHIPYARD FUNDING
Five labor unions urged lawmakers to enact a Maritime Security Trust Fund financed by new fees on China‑linked vessels, with revenue earmarked for U.S. shipbuilding and port infrastructure. The policy push could reshape long‑term port investment and ocean capacity dynamics that cascade into trucking demand inland.
WEEKLY RECALL ROUNDUP: DTNA STEERING HARDWARE DEFECT AMONG LATEST COMMERCIAL VEHICLE NOTICES
NHTSA notices for the week of Sept. 22 include Daimler Truck North America models with improperly installed tie‑rod hardware and other CV issues. Fleet safety teams should check VINs and schedule fixes promptly to avoid out‑of‑service risk and liability exposure.
OVERDRIVE: 700 FREIGHTLINER/WESTERN STAR UNITS FLAGGED; NHTSA SEES FATALITIES DOWN 8.2% H1 2025
Overdrive highlights fresh recall actions impacting about 700 trucks for steering and brake issues while noting NHTSA’s early estimate of a sharp year‑to‑date decline in roadway deaths. Carriers should address recall work orders and continue investing in safety systems to maintain momentum on crash reductions.
JB HUNT SHARES RISE, OUTPACE LTL PEERS IN MIXED TRANSPORT TAPE
J.B. Hunt gained roughly 1% Tuesday, outperforming several truckload/LTL peers amid broader market weakness. The move comes as investors reassess freight demand, contract pricing and intermodal trends heading into peak shipping season.
BIGGEST U.S. RAIL UNION BACKS PROPOSED UNION PACIFIC–NORFOLK SOUTHERN MERGER
SMART endorsed the $85B UP–NS tie‑up after job‑protection commitments, marking a notable shift ahead of STB review. If approved, network realignment could alter intermodal routings, drayage patterns, and truck‑rail competition across major gateways.
VOLVO CARS PLANS NEW U.S.-BUILT HYBRID MODEL, EASING TARIFF EXPOSURE AND SHIFTING SUPPLY CHAINS
Volvo said it will produce a new hybrid model in the U.S. before decade’s end, responding to tariff and policy pressures. Added domestic auto output can boost regional parts trucking and finished‑vehicle moves for carriers serving Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic corridors.
NYMEX CRUDE FUTURES VOLUME CLIMBS; TRADERS EYE INVENTORIES AND MACRO SIGNALS
AP’s commodity wrap shows higher trading volumes on Tuesday as participants weigh supply additions and broader economic cooling. Fuel price direction remains a key swing factor for carrier margins as peak retail freight ramps up.
FEDEX TOPS EXPECTATIONS BUT WARNS ON TARIFF DRAG; PARCEL MIX AND COST CUTS IN FOCUS
FedEx’s latest results beat on cost discipline, yet the carrier flagged revenue headwinds from the end of de minimis treatment on low‑value imports. Shippers should expect continued peak‑season surcharges and tighter capacity management as integrators protect yields.
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