FREIGHTOS WEEKLY UPDATE: ASIA–US CONTAINER RATES TICK HIGHER; FMC REJECTS FUEL SURCHARGE WAIVER
Spot prices to the US rose 3–4% week over week as carriers eye Q3 bunker surcharges, while the Federal Maritime Commission denied a bid to bypass 30‑day fuel surcharge notices, citing insufficient cost data.
EASTERN CMV SAFETY SUMMIT KICKS OFF MARCH 25–26 IN MASSACHUSETTS
The two‑day summit convenes FMCSA, CVSA, carriers and tech firms to tackle truck parking, automation, compliance and safety best practices across the Eastern region.
TXTA’S SMC/FMC SPRING SEMINAR OPENS IN WACO WITH SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE FOCUS
Running March 25–27, the Texas Trucking Association program features DPS updates, “Safety 101,” crash investigation dynamics and next‑level compliance sessions for fleet leaders.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCKING ASSOCIATION HOSTS MARCH SEMINAR ON TMS, DETENTION AND AI RECRUITING
The March 25 session zeroes in on operations tech, detention recovery, safety inspections and AI‑powered driver recruiting strategies for carriers and dispatchers.
MATS 2026 EXHIBITOR MOVE‑IN SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 AHEAD OF SHOW OPENING
Mid‑America Trucking Show exhibitors begin dock scheduling, credential pickup and floor staging today in Louisville as the industry readies for product launches and demos this week.
LOVE’S TO ADD 1,500 MORE TRUCK PARKING SPACES IN 2026 AMID NATIONAL BUILD‑OUT
A $700 million program will bring 20 new locations and 35 site upgrades, pushing Love’s network past 50,000 spaces as parking scarcity remains a top driver pain point.
ATRI: CHICAGO’S I‑294/I‑290/I‑88 TOPS 2026 LIST OF WORST TRUCK BOTTLENECKS
The annual ranking underscores heavy congestion costs for carriers, with Atlanta capturing four of the top 10 choke points and Chicago’s massive rebuild slated through 2027.
FORWARD AIR POSTS Q4 LOSS AS MARKET SOFTNESS LINGERS; OMNI LOGISTICS INTEGRATION CONTINUES
The company reported a $28.3M Q4 net loss year over year, citing weak demand and integration costs, but highlighted progress on cost control and network synergies.
VOLVO GROUP TO INVEST $37.7M IN TACOMA PARTS RDC TO SPEED DEALER DELIVERIES
A new 115,000‑sq‑ft regional distribution center aimed at the Northwest U.S. and Western Canada is expected to improve lead times and reliability when it opens in early 2027.
ITS LOGISTICS: WEATHER, GEO‑POLITICS AND THEFT KEEP U.S. INLAND FREIGHT RISK ELEVATED IN MARCH
The March index flags heightened risk across regions amid capacity exits and shifting trade lanes; January U.S. import volumes rose 4.1% month over month but fell year over year.
FMCSA FINALIZES NON‑DOMICILED CDL RULE, TIGHTENING STATE COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
The rule, effective mid‑March, closes an eligibility loophole tied to Employment Authorization Documents and raises vetting requirements after high‑profile crash incidents.
FMCSA FAQ: STATES THAT AREN’T READY MUST PAUSE NON‑DOMICILED CDL ISSUANCE/TRANSFERS
Agency guidance clarifies that non‑compliant states must halt new credentials and transfers until systems meet revised standards, with detailed implementation Q&As for DMVs and fleets.
OLD DOMINION: Q1 KPIS SHOW LOWER TONNAGE BUT STABLE YIELDS INTO MARCH
LTL tons per day declined versus last year while revenue per hundredweight improved, reflecting disciplined pricing and selective capacity deployment heading into spring.
SCHNEIDER PASSES 10 MILLION ZERO‑EMISSION MILES; HIGHLIGHTS BEV DEPOT AND CO₂ CUTS
The carrier reports 33.5 million pounds of CO₂ avoided with its Freightliner eCascadia fleet and continued network optimization across intermodal and truckload operations.
WOMEN IN TRUCKING NAMES 2026 DRIVER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS; WINNER TO BE REVEALED AT MATS
Four professional drivers are up for the Walmart‑sponsored honor, with the award slated for March 27 at the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event in Louisville.
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