FRA CAPS NON-ENGLISH RAIL CREWS AT 10-MILE BORDER ZONE
DOT extends its English proficiency crackdown to cross-border rail, limiting Mexican train crews to 10 miles inside the U.S. and warning of enforcement if communication standards aren’t met.
UNION PACIFIC AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN FILE HISTORIC RAIL MERGER APPLICATION
UP and NS submitted a nearly 7,000-page plan to the STB to create a coast‑to‑coast railroad, arguing single-line service will speed freight and deliver public benefits nationwide.
BNSF CEO: UP‑NS MERGER STILL A “SIGNIFICANT THREAT” TO ECONOMY, CONSUMERS
BNSF doubled down on opposition, warning the proposed deal would reduce competition and risk service failures, even as UP and NS tout efficiency gains and network benefits.
UP‑NS SAY MERGER CREATES 10,000 SINGLE‑LINE LANES, SHIFTS 105K TRUCKLOADS TO RAIL
The railroads project major speed and cost improvements by eliminating interchanges, claiming thousands of lanes and tens of thousands of truckloads would convert from highway to rail annually.
UNION PACIFIC KICKS OFF STB REVIEW FOR $85 BILLION COAST‑TO‑COAST RAIL MERGER
The formal filing opens a 30‑day comment window as shippers, labor and rival railroads weigh in; supporters cite faster transits, while opponents warn of reduced competition and higher costs.
$200K CARGO THEFT EXPOSES GROWING FRAUD SCHEMES IN TRUCKING
A San Francisco tile business lost nearly $200,000 after thieves used fake carrier credentials, highlighting a surge in strategic thefts and the need for rigorous verification protocols.
CARGONET WARNS OF ELEVATED CARGO THEFT RISK DEC. 23–JAN. 2
Verisk’s CargoNet flags late‑December as a hot zone for theft and fraud, with rising incident counts and high loss values, urging layered security and strict load verification during holiday closures.
MAERSK COMPLETES FIRST RED SEA VOYAGE IN NEARLY TWO YEARS
A successful Red Sea transit marks a cautious step toward resuming Suez routings, a move that could ease global freight pressures if more carriers follow in coming weeks.
U.S. WEIGHS SANCTIONS AS SPANISH PORT BAN ON ISRAEL‑BOUND VESSELS ESCALATES
Federal Maritime Commission officials are considering retaliatory action after Spain confirmed it denied port access to U.S.‑flagged ships bound for Israel, raising supply chain concerns.
FEDEX ANTICIPATES MD‑11 RETURN IN SPRING; COUNTS $175M IN EXTRA PEAK‑SEASON COSTS
With MD‑11s grounded after a fatal crash at UPS, FedEx is leasing lift and shifting to alternative capacity during peak, expecting the tri‑jets back in service by spring 2026.
JUDGE LETS EEOC CASE OVER DEAF TRUCK DRIVER APPLICANT PROCEED
A federal judge denied a carrier’s summary judgment bid in an ADA case tied to a deaf driver’s job inquiry, setting the stage for trial or settlement and signaling risk for hiring practices.
DAT: NOVEMBER TRUCKLOAD VOLUMES HIT 2025 LOW ACROSS VAN, REEFER, FLATBED
DAT’s TVI showed broad declines amid a soft market despite late‑month holiday activity, with van volumes down 18% m/m and flatbed off 22% m/m.
SIERRA STORM TRIGGERS I‑80 CHAIN CONTROLS; TRUCKS BEING SCREENED
Caltrans imposed chain controls near Donner Summit, screening eastbound trucks and requiring maximum chains as spinouts and slush slowed traffic on Friday.
U.S., CANADA TO OPEN USMCA REVIEW TALKS IN MID‑JANUARY
Ottawa says formal discussions with Washington will begin next month ahead of the 2026 agreement review, setting the stage for potential changes impacting cross‑border freight flows.
NYC BILL SEEN AS TARGETING AMAZON WON’T BE TAKEN UP IN 2025
A New York City proposal viewed as aimed at Amazon’s logistics operations will not advance this year, easing near‑term uncertainty for last‑mile and warehouse operators in the city.
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