SUPREME COURT SETS JAN. 14 RULINGS AS LOGISTICS AWAITS DECISION ON TRUMP-ERA TARIFFS
A ruling next week on the legality of sweeping tariffs could reshape import costs and freight flows; businesses are bracing for potential disruption and refund claims.
THOUSANDS OF COMPANIES SUE U.S. FOR TARIFF REFUNDS AS COURT WEIGHS CASE
Importers seek repayment of duties tied to emergency powers tariffs, highlighting high stakes for shippers and brokers across retail, manufacturing and auto supply chains.
U.S. CONTAINER IMPORTS FELL 5.9% IN DECEMBER AS CHINA VOLUMES SLID
Descartes reports year-end weakness after earlier frontloading; softer port activity signals lighter drayage and inland trucking demand to start 2026 despite LNY pull-forward on the trans-Pacific.
USDOT WITHHOLDS $160M FROM CALIFORNIA OVER NON-DOMICILED CDL COMPLIANCE
Federal officials say the state missed a Jan. 5 deadline to revoke more than 17,000 noncompliant commercial licenses; California disputes the move as industry watches safety and capacity impacts.
ATA BACKS FEDERAL ACTION, URGES CALIFORNIA TO EXPEDITE CDL FIXES
The American Trucking Associations says uniform enforcement of CDL standards is essential for highway safety and interstate commerce, calling for swift state compliance steps.
FMCSA CHIEF AT CES: “INNOVATION, DONE RIGHT, IS HOW WE SAVE LIVES”
Administrator Derek Barrs told CES attendees the agency will remove unnecessary barriers to autonomous trucks and emerging safety tech while keeping the public protected.
TRANSPACIFIC SPOT RATES SURGE TO START 2026 ON LUNAR NEW YEAR DEMAND
Freightos reports Asia–US West Coast prices jumped 22% week over week; higher ocean costs could ripple into domestic drayage, transload and intermodal pricing later this month.
FIVE SUPPLY CHAIN TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2026: COST CONTROL, TARIFFS, INVENTORIES
Retailers and manufacturers emphasize optimization amid trade uncertainty and elevated stocks, shaping freight procurement and transportation network decisions in 2026.
OLD DOMINION SHARES OUTPACE LTL PEERS IN FRIDAY TRADING
ODFL closed higher and led several trucking stocks in a broad market rally, as investors weighed signs of stabilizing freight and upcoming earnings season catalysts for LTL carriers.
HUMANOID ROBOTS STEAL THE SHOW AT CES, WITH LOGISTICS USE CASES FRONT AND CENTER
Vendors touted warehouse tasks like case handling and kitting for customers such as Amazon and GXO, underscoring accelerating automation in fulfillment and DC operations.
WINTER STORM SNARLS I-80: WESTBOUND TRUCKS HELD AT NEVADA STATE LINE, CHAINS REQUIRED
Spinouts led officials to restrict tractor‑trailers and enforce maximum chain requirements near Truckee; carriers should expect delays and plan alternate routings over the Sierra.
BTS: TRANSPORTATION UNEMPLOYMENT DIPS TO 3.6% IN DECEMBER, BELOW U.S. AVERAGE
Fresh federal data show the sector’s jobless rate undercut the overall U.S. figure, even as many carriers remain cautious on hiring heading into Q1 bid season.
DAILY BRIEF: TRANSPORT TOPICS HIGHLIGHTS FUNDING FIGHT, HEAVY‑DUTY MARKET OUTLOOK
Today’s audio roundup spotlights USDOT–California tensions, consultant views on North American Class 8 demand, and bankruptcy developments affecting parts suppliers.
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