ARES LAUNCHES ‘MARQ LOGISTICS’ TO UNIFY GLOBAL WAREHOUSE PLATFORM
Ares Management introduced Marq Logistics to consolidate more than 600 million square feet of logistics real estate across the Americas, Europe and APAC under one brand, following this year’s GLP (ex-China) acquisition. The firm says the move will streamline offerings for tenants and expand integrated solutions.
U.S. MANUFACTURING CONTRACTS AGAIN IN NOVEMBER AS TARIFF HEADWINDS PERSIST
ISM’s factory PMI slipped to 48.2 in November, marking a ninth straight month of contraction and signaling softer freight demand ahead. Respondents tied layoffs and weaker orders to higher input costs and uncertainty from new trade duties, pressuring trucking volumes tied to industrial activity.
USDOT THREATENS TO WITHHOLD $30.4M FROM MINNESOTA OVER CDL ISSUANCE
The Transportation Department warned Minnesota it could lose federal highway funds if it doesn’t revoke improperly issued CDLs to non‑U.S. residents within 30 days. The move follows a federal audit and tighter interim rules and could ripple through carrier hiring and compliance processes in the state.
AMAZON TESTS 30‑MINUTE ‘NOW’ DELIVERY IN SEATTLE AND PHILADELPHIA
Amazon launched pilot ultra‑fast delivery for groceries and essentials in two metros using smaller, closer‑in facilities. The push into sub‑hour delivery raises the stakes for last‑mile networks and may shift parcel injection patterns for regional carriers and couriers this peak season.
CYBER MONDAY ONLINE SALES HIT $17.3B GLOBALLY, LIFTING PEAK PARCEL FLOWS
Salesforce reported $17.3 billion in global Cyber Monday spend by midday, with U.S. online sales trending higher into the evening. Stronger e‑commerce volumes should bolster parcel networks and final‑mile demand in early December, even as broader goods demand cools.
XPO: NOVEMBER LTL TONNAGE PER DAY DOWN 5.4% YEAR OVER YEAR
XPO’s preliminary November metrics show shipments per day fell 2.2% and weight per shipment declined 3.2% versus a year ago. The update offers an early read on LTL fundamentals post‑peak, with final results subject to change when the month closes.
NORTH CAROLINA BAN ON BOOTING COMMERCIAL TRUCKS TAKES EFFECT DEC. 1
A new state law makes immobilizing a commercial motor vehicle for parking enforcement a Class 2 misdemeanor and requires prompt return of commercial cargo after nonconsensual tows. Carriers operating in NC should update driver guidance and vendor protocols accordingly.
FEDEX FREIGHT BEGINS ENFORCING 2025 NMFC DENSITY-BASED CHANGES TODAY
After a 150‑day grace period, FedEx Freight is enforcing updated NMFC classifications that push LTL pricing further toward density‑based rules. Shipments with incomplete commodity data may face inspections and surcharges, so shippers should verify bills of lading and dims.
OPEC+ HOLDS ITS LINE ON OUTPUT, KEEPING A LID ON NEAR‑TERM DIESEL RELIEF
Producers opted to pause planned output hikes into early 2026, maintaining support under crude benchmarks. For fleets, that implies continued diesel price volatility heading into winter despite softening freight demand.
GLOBAL GOODS TRADE COOLS AS TARIFF FRONT‑LOADING FADES, WTO DATA SHOW
After months of shippers pulling cargo forward to beat new duties, indicators for air and ocean eased from midyear highs. The deceleration points to a more balanced, but slower, peak for U.S. ports and inland trucking in December.
UPS, FEDEX FACE LONG‑TERM NETWORK IMPACTS FROM MD‑11 GROUNDING
Air cargo capacity constraints tied to MD‑11 retirements and groundings are reshaping integrators’ networks. Expect continued aircraft mix shifts and lane adjustments that can influence time‑definite trucking and linehaul planning this peak season.
DOT SHUTDOWN PLAN: MOST HIGHWAY & FMCSA FUNCTIONS CONTINUE FOR TRUCKING
Even if Washington stalls, key trucking programs remain funded via the Highway Trust Fund and IIJA, keeping enforcement and safety operations in place. Fleets should see minimal disruption to federal oversight and permitting functions.
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