WHAT DOT’S SHUTDOWN PLAN MEANS FOR TRUCKING
DOT’s Sept. 30 contingency plan shows FMCSA and highway programs largely continue during the federal shutdown, limiting near‑term disruption for fleets while other modal agencies face sharper strain.
U.S. TO KEEP OIL, GAS PERMITTING MOVING DURING SHUTDOWN
Interior’s plan keeps key energy permitting staffed amid the funding lapse, while some renewables work pauses—diverging from past shutdown protocols and shaping fuel and freight cost outlooks.
AMAZON LAUNCHES LOW‑PRICE “AMAZON GROCERY” BRAND WITH MOST ITEMS UNDER $5
The new private‑label line aims to win value‑focused shoppers online and at Amazon Fresh stores—potentially shifting food logistics flows with broad, everyday staples priced to move.
ADP: PRIVATE PAYROLLS FELL 32,000 IN SEPTEMBER, SIGNALING COOLER FREIGHT DEMAND AHEAD
An unexpected September jobs decline points to a softer economy as the shutdown delays federal data—adding uncertainty for carriers planning Q4 volumes and rates.
DTNA is creating “Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles” to boost efficiency and customer service; the company says no layoffs are planned amid a tough market for new equipment orders.
EU TO RAMP UP STEEL IMPORT TARIFFS, MIRRORING U.S. DUTIES AND CUTTING QUOTAS
Brussels plans a long‑term mechanism to raise steel tariffs and shrink quotas, a move that could reverberate through truck, trailer and parts supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic.
HOUSE PANEL ADVANCES FMC REAUTHORIZATION TO TIGHTEN OCEAN SHIPPING RULES
The bill would strengthen Federal Maritime Commission authorities, target Chinese‑linked exchanges and expand advisory input—aiming to protect U.S. exporters and inland freight flows.
TCI TRANSPORTATION BUYS SUCCESS NATIONALEASE, ADDING 450+ TRUCKS AND THREE FACILITIES
The acquisition expands TCI’s leasing and dedicated footprint in Kansas and Texas, bolstering fleet capacity and network density for customers across the region.
PANAMA CANAL UNVEILS MORE FLEXIBLE SIX‑MONTH BOOKING PROGRAM FOR SHIPPERS
With water levels improved from 2023, the canal will let customers commit in six‑month blocks and adjust transits closer to need, potentially smoothing U.S. import schedules and inland capacity planning.
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE TICKS UP TO $3.754/GALLON; NEXT UPDATE OCT. 7
National on‑highway diesel rose 0.5¢ to $3.754 for the week ended Sept. 29, with the Gulf Coast at $3.413 and California at $4.981—key benchmarks for fuel surcharges entering Q4.
MARYLAND HIKES CAMERA SPEEDING FINES UP TO $425 STARTING OCT. 1
A new five‑tier structure increases penalties for higher speeds while remaining civil (no license points), a compliance note for carriers with frequent Mid‑Atlantic operations.
U.S. ALLIES PUSH BACK ON 25% IMPORT TARIFFS FOR MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCKS AND PARTS
Canada, Mexico, Japan and EU members say the new U.S. truck and parts tariffs taking effect Oct. 1 could disrupt integrated North American and transatlantic supply chains; enforcement details remain unclear.
TARIFF PROBES TO CONTINUE THROUGH SHUTDOWN UNDER SECTION 232 RATIONALE
Commerce will keep national‑security trade investigations moving despite the funding lapse, keeping potential new duties—and sourcing uncertainty—on the table for shippers and OEMs.
INTEL REAFFIRMS DELAYED OHIO CHIP “OHIO ONE” PROJECT AMID POLITICAL PRESSURE
Despite delays to ~2030, Intel says the $20B fab remains central to U.S. chip ambitions—critical context for industrial freight, construction materials, and future high‑tech logistics demand in the Midwest.
ALVYS RAISES $40M TO SCALE AI‑POWERED TMS FOR CARRIERS AND BROKERS
The Series B brings total funding to $77M as the startup targets faster invoicing, fewer touches per 1,000 loads, and deeper integrations—signaling continued VC interest in freight tech efficiency gains.
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