D.C. CIRCUIT PAUSES FMCSA RULE ON NON-DOMICILED CDLS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE STAY
A federal appeals court issued an administrative stay on November 10, keeping FMCSA’s September rule on non-domiciled CDLs from taking effect until further notice. States may continue issuing non-domiciled CDLs under prior guidance while the case is reviewed.
In a November 13 update, FMCSA detailed California’s response to federal scrutiny, noting the DMV rescinded about 17,000 credentials and remains under a corrective action plan. The agency’s conditional determination keeps added oversight in place despite the court’s separate stay of FMCSA’s rule.
ATA, CVSA URGE THIRD-PARTY ELD CERTIFICATION AMID TAMPERING CONCERNS
Industry and enforcement groups renewed calls for independent certification of electronic logging devices to bolster compliance and curb manipulation. The push comes as regulators and fleets scrutinize ELD reliability heading into peak season.
ONTRAC ADDS FIRST-EVER PEAK SURCHARGES STARTING NOV. 15
Regional parcel carrier OnTrac is imposing per-package surcharges through January 16 for shippers exceeding baseline volumes, plus a $1 fee for certain postal-injected residential parcels. The move aligns with peak pricing seen across major carriers this holiday season.
CANADIAN NATIONAL TO LAY OFF WORKERS AS FREIGHT WEAKNESS HITS RAIL DEMAND
CN confirmed workforce reductions are underway across its network, citing a weakening economy in key sectors. Railroads frequently adjust headcount to match volumes, a signal of continued softness impacting intermodal and truckload spillover demand.
I-55 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE CLOSING THIS WEEKEND FOR JOINT REPAIRS IN MEMPHIS
ARDOT says all I-55 lanes will shut beginning early Saturday for bridge joint work, with southbound reopening Sunday and northbound remaining closed until Tuesday. Drivers are urged to detour via I-40 during the closure window.
ILLINOIS I-80 REBUILD: NEW LANE CLOSURES BEGIN NOV. 15 IN JOLIET CORRIDOR
IDOT warns of intermittent daytime lane closures on U.S. 6 and Brandon Road tied to the multi-year I-80 reconstruction through Will County. Crews expect this phase to run into mid-December; drivers should plan for shifting work zones and delays.
ACT: USED CLASS 8 MARKET HOLDS STEADY IN OCTOBER AS AUCTION SALES SURGE
ACT Research reports preliminary Class 8 same-dealer retail sales up 0.3% m/m, with auctions jumping 19% and wholesale up 10% versus September. Average retail pricing fell 3.5% month-over-month, bucking typical seasonal gains.
J. J. KELLER DEBUTS VT100 TWO-IN-ONE DEVICE COMBINING ELD AND TELEMATICS
The plug-and-play unit integrates ELD functionality with 24/7 GPS tracking and ties into the Encompass platform, targeting simplified compliance and lower hardware complexity for fleets across Class 1–8 vehicles.
OREGON PACKAGE HIKES FUEL TAX, PURSUES WEIGHT-MILE SIMPLIFICATION; BALLOT FIGHT LOOMS
Overdrive reports Oregon’s highway-funding bill raises the state motor fuels tax and streamlines weight-mile collection, with an initiative challenge brewing. ATRI also seeks carrier input on insurance data as costs remain elevated.
SEMI COLLIDES WITH TRAIN NEAR ATLANTA; DRIVER ESCAPES, NO INJURIES REPORTED
A tractor-trailer carrying pickup trucks bottomed out on tracks at a Lithonia crossing before being struck by a CSX train early Friday, according to local reports. The incident caused delays but no injuries, authorities said.
IOWA CMV INSPECTORS FLAG DANGEROUS ‘COFFEE CUP’ WHEEL FIX IN ROADSIDE STOP
Iowa State Patrol’s commercial unit shared a roadside find showing makeshift “repairs,” including coffee cups at wheel ends and a loose fastener. Officers reminded fleets and drivers that proper maintenance prevents roadside hazards and violations.
ATA NAMES FIVE FINALISTS FOR 2025 NATIONAL DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Candidates from FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Buchheit Logistics, Walmart and FedEx Freight (Wisconsin) advanced based on safety and career achievement. The winner will be announced at ATA’s Safety, Security and HR Conference in April 2026.
INTERMODAL WATCH: CN LAYOFFS ADD DOWNSIDE RISK FOR TRUCK-RAIL FREIGHT FLOWS
CN’s cutbacks arrive as shippers balance rail and highway options through peak season, with potential ripple effects on intermodal capacity and trucking spot demand in key corridors.
PEAK PARCEL: ONTRAC SURCHARGES COULD NUDGE MORE SHIPMENTS TO REGIONAL MIX
With new per-piece fees tied to volume thresholds through Jan. 16, shippers may rebalance lanes between national and regional carriers. The surcharges also apply to certain deep postal-injected residential parcels.
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