NEVADA TO CANCEL NEARLY 1,000 NON-DOMICILED CDLS UNDER NEW FEDERAL GUIDANCE
Nevada DMV said Nov. 17 it will revoke 975 non-domiciled CDLs/CLPs and permanently end its limited-term CDL program to align with FMCSA’s interim rule. USDOT has threatened funding penalties for states that fail to comply.
APPEALS COURT PAUSES FMCSA’S NON-DOMICILED CDL ORDER
A federal appeals panel on Nov. 13 stayed FMCSA’s emergency rule restricting non-domiciled CDLs, saying the agency likely skipped required consultation and didn’t justify safety benefits. The ruling injects uncertainty into state compliance and carrier hiring plans.
POSTMASTER GENERAL: USPS SHOULD EXPAND FINAL-MILE DELIVERY PARTNERSHIPS
USPS chief David Steiner said Nov. 14 the agency can’t “cost-cut” its way to health and should grow last-mile work with more customers, leveraging its universal service. USPS reported FY2025 net losses despite higher operating revenue.
FAA LIFTS FLIGHT CUTS AT 40 AIRPORTS; REGULAR SCHEDULES RESUME NOV. 17
Following the shutdown’s end, FAA removed capacity limits that had reduced flights at major hubs, restoring normal operations at 6 a.m. ET on Nov. 17. The move helps stabilize belly cargo capacity and time-sensitive airfreight connections heading into peak season.
AMAZON DRAWS ABOUT $80B OF ORDERS FOR $12B BOND SALE
Amazon’s first U.S. dollar debt deal in three years attracted heavy demand Nov. 17, with proceeds earmarked for capex, acquisitions and other corporate uses. The raise underpins continued investment in fulfillment, logistics and data center infrastructure tied to AI growth.
DAIMLER TRUCK ADVANCES GENH2 FUEL-CELL TESTING; SERIAL LAUNCH PUSHED TO EARLY 2030S
Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen tractors enter a second test phase in 2026 with broader fleet trials, the company said Nov. 17. Limited infrastructure is delaying serial production to the early 2030s as OEMs coordinate on refueling standards and deployment plans.
FORD TO SELL CERTIFIED USED VEHICLES ON AMAZON AUTOS PORTAL
Ford’s Blue Advantage certified used cars are now available through Amazon, following Hyundai’s marketplace debut last year. The tie-up extends e-commerce’s reach into auto retailing, with delivery fulfilled by participating Ford dealers.
FORD UNVEILS NEW HIGH-TECH HEADQUARTERS IN DEARBORN, MICH.
Ford showcased a 2.1 million-square-foot HQ with design studios, fabrication shops and a centerpiece showroom. The expanded campus is intended to accelerate product development and supplier collaboration across the automaker’s ecosystem.
UPS WINS $27.8M INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR NEW ATLANTA HUB EXPANSION
Invest Atlanta approved a 10-year tax break worth nearly $22M on Nov. 17, with state grants pushing total incentives above $27M if job targets are met. The project drew debate over part-time roles but is positioned to add 250 full-time positions.
EPA KEEPS 2027 HEAVY-DUTY NOX TIMELINE, PLANS ‘MAJOR CHANGES’ IN 2026 PROPOSAL
Despite industry requests to push to 2031, EPA said Nov. 17 it will maintain the 2027 start but propose revisions next spring aimed at reducing compliance costs. Fleets should plan for MY2027 engines while watching for program adjustments that could alter requirements.
SURVEY: MANY AGING DRIVERS NOT EYEING RETIREMENT; APPRENTICESHIP PILOT HAD LIMITED UPTAKE
On Nov. 17, CCJ reported high job satisfaction among older drivers even as FMCSA’s teen driver apprenticeship drew just 80 applicants, with 42 completing both probationary periods. The data underscores persistent pipeline challenges for carriers heading into 2026.
RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS GAINS MOMENTUM AS HEAVY-DUTY FUEL OPTION
A Nov. 17 analysis highlights RNG’s cost and emissions advantages using existing gas infrastructure, positioning it as a near-term alternative for fleets. With methane capture credits and lower TCO scenarios, RNG could scale in regional-haul applications.
IOWA TROOPERS FIND 16 VIOLATIONS ON MEXICO-BOUND TRUCK AFTER CITIZEN TIP
Iowa State Patrol said Nov. 17 a tractor-trailer headed to Mexico was stopped for a blown tire and cited for multiple out-of-service issues, including no logbook, a leaking wheel seal and no driver’s license. The truck had traveled from Mexico to Wisconsin and was returning south when stopped.
SOYBEAN FUTURES JUMP ON SIGNS OF INCREASED CHINA BUYING, LIFTING AG FREIGHT OUTLOOK
Grain markets rallied Nov. 17 on indications of stronger Chinese demand, a potential tailwind for bulk and refrigerated carriers tied to Midwest export flows. Any sustained purchasing could tighten capacity on key ag lanes into river and rail hubs.
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