DIESEL PRICES SURGE PAST $5.38/GALLON NATIONWIDE, PILING PRESSURE ON CARRIERS
Average U.S. on-highway diesel jumped to $5.375, with California above $6, as the Iran war squeezes oil supply—raising operating costs and fueling surcharges across modes.
FEDEX TAPS ONERAIL FOR 2‑HOUR AND END‑OF‑DAY LOCAL DELIVERY
New SameDay Local service connects shippers to 1,000+ crowdsourced providers via OneRail’s platform, offering near‑real‑time tracking and 24/7 support for oversized and specialized deliveries.
ESTES EXPANDS FLEET VISIBILITY WITH SAMSARA TAGS AND MAINTENANCE PLATFORM
The LTL carrier is rolling out tens of thousands of trackers across 43,000+ trailers and dock gear, aiming to prevent unplanned downtime and enable digital‑twin planning for network efficiency.
FUEL TRANSPORT TAPS EX–C.H. ROBINSON EXEC TO LEAD U.S. OPERATIONS
Ray Blackwell is named GM of sales and operations for the company’s fast‑growing U.S. market, with a mandate to scale cross‑border and domestic services from a Chicago base.
DALLAS FED: HYPOTHETICAL HORMUZ BLOCKADE WOULD HIT U.S. GROWTH, LIFT OIL
Economists warn a Q2 oil‑flow halt through the Strait of Hormuz could cut annualized U.S. GDP by nearly 3 points and push WTI toward $98, intensifying fuel and freight cost pressures.
FEDEX FREIGHT VOLUME AND REVENUE SLIP AS LTL MARKET REMAINS SOFT
Average daily shipments fell about 6% year over year and revenue declined 5%, though FedEx cited sequential gains in revenue per shipment and price as it prepares its LTL spinoff.
PLUSAI ROLLS OUT SUPERDRIVE 6.0, BOOSTING NIGHT AND WORK‑ZONE AUTONOMY
The AV update, already hauling freight in Texas, doubles predictive accuracy and adds construction‑zone handling; night‑driving capabilities are set to expand in the coming weeks.
KODIAK AI ADDS DALLAS–EL PASO LANE WITH MARTIN BROWER AS AV DEPLOYMENTS BUILD
The autonomous trucking firm is expanding customer operations and routes ahead of broader driverless deployments planned for 2026, targeting round‑the‑clock freight coverage.
PORT OF LA: TRANSPACIFIC CARGO FLOWS STEADY, BUT BUNKER COSTS SPIKE ON WAR
Executive Director Gene Seroka says import volumes are holding, yet carriers are passing higher fuel costs to shippers as they hedge against Middle East–related disruptions.
MASSACHUSETTS TO INSTALL 15 WEIGH‑IN‑MOTION STATIONS TO BOLSTER ENFORCEMENT
In partnership with Quarterhill, the $6.4M project adds sensors, ID systems and roadside tech on key corridors to catch overweight trucks while keeping compliant carriers moving.
IMC LOGISTICS TO OPEN FIRST INTERNATIONAL DRAYAGE FACILITY IN TORONTO
The expansion targets U.S.–Canada end‑to‑end service and leverages IMC’s partnership with Kuehne+Nagel, with operations slated to start in Q2.
ATRI RANKS CHICAGO INTERCHANGE AS NATION’S WORST TRUCK BOTTLENECK
The latest annual analysis highlights persistent congestion pain points for carriers, with Chicago’s I‑294/I‑290/I‑88 hub topping the list and several Sun Belt chokepoints close behind.
FEDEX TO IMPLEMENT 5.9% GENERAL RATE INCREASE AND HIGHER SURCHARGES IN 2026
The parcel giant detailed higher base rates and surcharges, signaling continued cost pass‑throughs that will influence shippers’ mode choices and budgets into next year.
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