ITS LOGISTICS EXPANDS DROPFLЕET TRAILER NETWORK
The 3PL is adding thousands of trailers to its hybrid DropFleet program as shippers seek more flexible, scalable capacity and dedicated pools across regions. Executives say demand is being driven by e-commerce growth and supply chain uncertainty.
NEW PUBLIC-PRIVATE COALITION LAUNCHES TO MODERNIZE FREIGHT MOVEMENT
The Electrification Coalition unveiled the Advanced Freight Partners Group with 45 members from trucking, rail and maritime to accelerate EV deployment, infrastructure investment and cross-modal policy coordination nationwide.
J.B. HUNT TO CLOSE GEORGIA FACILITY, CITING “CHANGING BUSINESS CONDITIONS”
A WARN notice shows the carrier will shutter its operation at a Home Depot DC in Lithonia on Oct. 27, affecting 74 employees, as the company continues cost controls amid a prolonged freight downturn.
TRUCKING OPERATIONS MOSTLY UNINTERRUPTED DURING FEDERAL SHUTDOWN, DOT SAYS
FMCSA and FHWA remain funded via the Highway Trust Fund, while FAA faces significant furloughs; hazmat oversight continues with some cuts as other DOT sectors feel the strain.
STATE OF THE TRUCKING MARKET: UPDATED DATA HUB TRACKS TONNAGE, CAPACITY, PRICES
A refreshed Trucking Dive dashboard compiles the latest ATA tonnage, FTR and Cass metrics, giving carriers and shippers a quick read on demand, capacity and rate trends as Q4 begins.
MAJOR PORTS LARGELY UNAFFECTED SO FAR BY FEDERAL FUNDING REPEALS
Despite the rollback of certain infrastructure and environmental programs, top U.S. gateways report minimal operational disruptions to date, though longer-term capital plans remain under review.
DOT SEEKS INDUSTRY INPUT TO COMBAT SURGING CARGO THEFTS
A new request for information invites carriers, shippers and law enforcement to propose strategies and tech solutions to reduce cargo theft, with comments due Oct. 20 as losses climb to historic highs.
WHAT TRUMP’S OCT. 1 TRUCK TARIFFS COULD MEAN FOR OEMS, PARTS AND USMCA
Industry leaders warn the 25% levy’s true impact hinges on whether parts and North American content rules are covered, with OEMs urging no stacking on existing steel/aluminum duties.
U.S. TRADE PARTNERS PUSH BACK ON NEW TRUCK TARIFFS, CITE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS
Canada, Mexico, Japan and others argue the 25% duties conflict with trade agreements and threaten integrated North American production that already includes high U.S. content in heavy trucks.
GLOBAL TRUCK MAKERS’ SHARES SLIP AS TARIFF UNCERTAINTY CLOUDS U.S. MARKET
Daimler Truck, Traton and Volvo cite exposure to cross-border supply chains and component imports, saying details are needed to assess how new U.S. tariffs may affect costs and sourcing plans.
TRUCKING GROUPS BACK EMERGENCY CRACKDOWN ON NON-DOMICILED CDL ISSUANCES
Industry associations say stricter documentation for non‑U.S. citizen CDL applicants will improve safety and curb program abuses; states are advising fleets to verify driver eligibility promptly.
DOT FREEZES NEARLY $18B FOR NEW YORK MEGAPROJECTS AMID DEI POLICY SHIFT
The department paused funding for the Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway as it reviews grant programs for compliance with new rules, drawing backlash from local officials and labor groups over job and mobility impacts.
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