BP FINDS LEAK IN OLYMPIC PIPELINE, RESUMES JET FUEL DELIVERIES TO SEA-TAC
BP located the source of the Everett-area pipeline leak and restarted the jet fuel line feeding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, easing fears of holiday disruptions; fuel reserves will take days to rebuild after emergency truck-fueled deliveries and HOS waivers in WA and OR.
MAJOR THANKSGIVING STORM TO SLAM UPPER MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES
Heavy snow and high winds from the Dakotas into Wisconsin and Michigan are poised to snarl holiday travel, with blizzard conditions possible in the U.P. and northern Wisconsin and a secondary system expected over the weekend impacting key trucking corridors.
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE SLIPS 3.7¢ TO $3.83/GAL AS OF NOV. 24
Retail diesel edged down week over week, with the Gulf Coast cheapest (~$3.46) and California near $4.98; despite the dip, national prices remain among 2025’s highest, keeping pressure on carrier operating costs heading into peak season.
DIESEL MARKET REMAINS TIGHT EVEN AS CRUDE COOLS
Diesel prices and refining margins are holding firm on supply constraints and sanctions, diverging from easing crude; EU policy shifts and reduced re-exports could further tighten middle-distillate supply into early 2026, a watch item for trucking fuel budgets.
U.S. CONSUMER CONFIDENCE SINKS TO 88.7 IN NOVEMBER, LOWEST SINCE APRIL
The Conference Board index fell sharply as households grew more cautious on jobs and finances, signaling potential headwinds for retail and discretionary freight flows during the holidays and into Q4 close.
VERMONT, PREPASS LAUNCH MOBILE BYPASS AT TWO INSPECTION SITES
Vermont became the 47th jurisdiction to enable digital screening via the PrePass Mobile App, activating service at Putney (I‑91 SB) and Fair Haven (SR‑4 EB) to reduce delays for qualified carriers.
DAIMLER TRUCK’S RIZON EXPANDS U.S. DEALER NETWORK IN FOUR STATES
Rizon added partners in Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey to support Class 4–5 electric truck sales and service as fleets pursue zero-emission local and regional delivery options.
MACK DELIVERS FIRST ALL-NEW PIONEER HIGHWAY TRACTORS TO U.S. FLEETS
Wayne Smith Farms and Cooley Transport took initial U.S. deliveries of Mack’s new flagship on-highway model via Tri-State Truck Centers, with additional units on order as the aerodynamic, driver-focused tractor enters service.
LUKOIL GAS STATIONS REPORT CARD-PAYMENT DISRUPTIONS AMID SANCTIONS
U.S. Lukoil-branded sites—concentrated in New Jersey—are facing issues accessing card revenues and processing certain payments just ahead of Thanksgiving; a temporary license runs through Dec. 13 as operators weigh cash-only workarounds.
MD-11 GROUNDING AFTER UPS CRASH MAY LINGER, PRESSURING UPS/FEDEX CAPACITY
Bloomberg reporting indicates “highly invasive” inspections and repairs could sideline MD‑11s for an undetermined period, forcing costly charters and network shifts during peak season; Western Global has furloughed pilots amid the uncertainty.
FEDEX HOLIDAY DEMAND SURCHARGES KICK IN THROUGH DEC. 28
FedEx increased peak-period fees across Additional Handling, Oversize and select Express and Ground services for Nov. 24–Dec. 28, citing elevated volumes and capacity costs; shippers should budget accordingly for late Q4 moves.
MD‑11F GROUNDING SHIFTS U.S. AIR CARGO TO SMALLER FREIGHTERS
Data from Rotate and Aevean show carriers redeploying A300s/767s to backfill MD‑11 capacity, with domestic capacity down about 3% while international networks remain steadier by drawing lift from domestic fleets.
AAA: 81.8 MILLION AMERICANS TO TRAVEL FOR THANKSGIVING, MOST BY CAR
AAA projects nearly 82 million travelers with roughly 90% driving—elevating congestion risks on freight corridors—while weather remains the key variable for both highway and air networks this week.
COLORADO ADDS CHAIN REQUIREMENT FOR 2WD CARS ON I‑70 DURING SNOW EVENTS
A new traction rule aims to cut crash-related closures on the mountain corridor by requiring chains for 2WD vehicles when conditions warrant—important context for carriers planning I‑70 transits alongside existing truck chain laws.
USPS REMINDS SHIPPERS OF HOLIDAY SEND-BY DATES FOR ON‑TIME DELIVERY
USPS recommends Ground Advantage and First‑Class by Dec. 17, Priority Mail by Dec. 18 and Priority Mail Express by Dec. 20 for delivery by Dec. 25—useful planning cues as parcel networks juggle weather and capacity constraints.
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