FEDEX’S 2025 PEAK SURCHARGES KICK IN TODAY, WITH HIGHER FEES FOR OVERSIZE AND ADDITIONAL HANDLING
FedEx’s Additional Handling, Oversize and Unauthorized Package surcharges begin Sept. 29, with amounts escalating around the late‑November to late‑December peak and running through Jan. 18, 2026, impacting shippers of bulky parcels and residential deliveries.
FMCSA ELD DEADLINE: CARRIERS USING REVOKED DEVICES FACE OUT-OF-SERVICE IF NOT REPLACED BY SEPT. 29
FMCSA reminds fleets that drivers using revoked Walker ELD or SR ELD units must switch to compliant devices by Sept. 29, 2025; continued use after today can be cited as “No record of duty status,” triggering out‑of‑service under CVSA criteria.
TEAMSTERS POSTPONE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL BUS STRIKE AS TALKS EXTEND, BUT OCT. 6 WALKOUT STILL POSSIBLE
Over 100 drivers and monitors at DATTCO serving multiple CT districts delayed a planned Oct. 1 strike while negotiations continue; Local 671 says pickets could begin next week if no deal emerges, prompting contingency plans for student transport.
VDOT says a commercial vehicle hit the Old Ivy Road bridge shortly after noon Monday, closing the US‑29/250 bypass in both directions while crews assess and perform structural repairs; motorists should expect extended detours and delays.
ROLLOVER BOX TRUCK SHUTS ALL SOUTHBOUND I‑95 LANES AT IVES DAIRY ROAD IN MIAMI‑DADE
A morning rollover involving a box truck closed all SB I‑95 lanes near Ives Dairy Road, snarling commuter and freight traffic; motorists were urged to use alternate routes while crews worked to clear the scene and reopen lanes.
I‑84 EAST IN FARMINGTON, CT REOPENS AFTER FATAL CRASH THAT SHUT DOWN HIGHWAY FOR HOURS MONDAY
State police say a serious morning crash closed I‑84 eastbound for hours before reopening; the incident caused major regional delays and detours affecting commuter and freight movements through central Connecticut.
CAR–TRACTOR‑TRAILER CRASH TIES UP I‑95 NEAR PHILADELPHIA’S PENN’S LANDING
A collision involving a passenger vehicle and a semi caused significant backups on I‑95 in Center City Monday, adding to corridor congestion already strained by ongoing construction and high freight volumes.
HOUSTON‑AREA I‑45 NB REOPENS AFTER MULTI‑VEHICLE CRASH NEAR SH‑242 CLOSES LANES FOR HOURS
A three‑vehicle wreck blocked the left and center northbound lanes on I‑45 near The Woodlands during the morning rush, with TxDOT reporting extended delays before traffic fully recovered midday.
NHTSA filings show rear quarter‑window trim pieces may detach due to improper primer, creating potential road hazards; dealer notifications begin in early October with owner letters slated mid‑November.
RUSSIA‑CONTROLLED CRIMEA FREEZES FUEL PRICES, RATIONS DIESEL AND GASOLINE AMID SHORTAGES
Regional authorities imposed a 30‑day price freeze and 30‑liter purchase cap as Russia weighs broader diesel export curbs, developments U.S. fleets are watching for potential ripple effects on global distillate prices and surcharges.
RETAILERS RACE TO 30‑MINUTE DELIVERY, BUT ANALYSTS SEE BIG COST HURDLES BEYOND THAT SPEED
A new analysis finds 30 minutes is becoming the practical upper limit for mass‑market ultrafast delivery, with sub‑30‑minute promises requiring exponentially more micro‑fulfillment nodes, inventory and drivers — raising costs for parcel and last‑mile providers.
UPS 2025 PEAK SURCHARGES NOW IN EFFECT, WITH HIGHER FEES FOR LARGE, HEAVY AND RESIDENTIAL VOLUMES
UPS’s added fees began Sept. 28 for oversize and additional handling, with residential demand surcharges phasing in during October–January; shippers are urged to model total landed costs ahead of the holiday surge.
SECONDARY IMPACTS FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE BRIDGE STRIKE SPREAD, WITH AREA ROAD CLOSURES AND DETOURS
Local officials warned of extended closures and traffic diversions around the US‑29/US‑250 bypass after a truck hit the Old Ivy Road overpass, affecting both commuter and freight flows in central Virginia.
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