INTERSTATE REGISTRATION FEES SLATED TO RISE ABOUT 20% UNDER UCR PLAN
Unified Carrier Registration fees would increase by roughly 20% on average, pending FMCSA approval, adding $9 for single‑truck carriers to more than $9,000 for the largest fleets.
ATA: TRUCK TONNAGE EDGED 0.3% HIGHER IN MARCH, BIGGEST Y/Y GAIN SINCE 2022
ATA’s For‑Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose to 117.0 in March (+0.3% m/m, +3.0% y/y), with Q1 tonnage up 2.1% year over year — the strongest quarterly performance since 2017, per ATA economist Bob Costello.
EIA: U.S. ON‑HIGHWAY DIESEL AVERAGE SLIPS TO $5.403/GALLON FOR APRIL 20
The national diesel average fell 20.5 cents week over week to $5.403 on April 20, with broad regional declines led by the Gulf Coast and Lower Atlantic, EIA reported April 21.
USPS TO PHASE IN NEW PACKAGE DIMENSION REPORTING RULES STARTING IN JULY
A phased rollout beginning in July 2026 will start with data evaluation and system testing before full enforcement of new dimension reporting requirements for packages, the Postal Service said.
AMAZON TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE HOMESTEAD, FL, FACILITY FOR RENOVATION; 616 JOBS AFFECTED
The site will shut July 2 as it’s converted into a fulfillment center, with reopening targeted for mid‑to‑late 2028 and staffing projected to exceed 1,000 upon relaunch, according to a WARN notice and company statement.
TRUMP EXTENDS IRAN CEASEFIRE BUT KEEPS HORMUZ BLOCKADE, FUEL SUPPLY IN FOCUS
The ceasefire was extended past April 22 while the U.S. maintains a blockade of traffic to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz, keeping energy markets — and diesel costs — sensitive to headlines.
OIL PRICES TICK UP AHEAD OF U.S.–IRAN CEASEFIRE DEADLINE
Brent crude rose about 2.8% to $98.15 as traders awaited clarity on ceasefire talks, with transport fuels remaining volatile amid Mideast supply risks and macro uncertainty.
TOP OIL TRADERS WARN DEMAND HIT COULD DEEPEN IF HORMUZ STAYS DISRUPTED
Gunvor and Trafigura said global demand losses could reach 5 million bpd if disruption persists for months, while Vitol estimates around 4 million bpd has already been removed — a key watch item for diesel prices and freight costs.
ACT: U.S. TRAILER ORDERS HIT 18,800 IN MARCH, UP 42% FROM FEBRUARY
ACT Research reported net orders down 14% year over year but stronger than seasonal norms month to month, suggesting a delayed spring slowdown and ongoing backlog digestion concerns for OEMs.
FMCSA TO WITHHOLD $73.5M FROM NEW YORK OVER NON‑DOMICILED CDL COMPLIANCE
Following a federal audit, FMCSA said New York’s deficiencies in non‑domiciled CDL/CLP issuance will trigger a FY2027 highway‑funding penalty and warned of possible CDL program decertification if issues persist.
HYUNDAI GLOVIS OPENS NEW U.S. LOGISTICS HUBS IN LOS ANGELES AND SAVANNAH
The 3PL added a 12,000 m² multimodal center near LAX/LB and a 69,000 m² integrated warehouse in Savannah to bolster end‑to‑end services and support Hyundai’s Metaplant America volumes and other clients.
AMAZON OPENS SHENZHEN DC TO SPEED U.S.-BOUND SELLER INVENTORY
The China facility offers low‑cost bulk storage near manufacturing origin and can cut U.S. replenishment times by up to seven days versus domestic bulk storage, Amazon told sellers.
ATRI SETS 2026 RESEARCH PRIORITIES ON SAFETY, COSTS AND WEATHER IMPACTS
New studies will target regulatory cost burdens, driver health and wellness, state business climates, and major weather events’ impact on freight operations to help fleets improve safety and efficiency.
ROADCHECK 2026: FLEETS URGED TO CUT VIOLATIONS WITH YEAR‑ROUND MAINTENANCE
Ahead of May’s three‑day blitz, experts stress continuous maintenance, documentation and driver training to minimize out‑of‑service risks and inspection downtime.
TRUCKING STOCKS SURGE AS INVESTORS BET ON FREIGHT REBOUND
Shares of major carriers and logistics names rallied in recent sessions on optimism around Q1 results and industrial demand, signaling improving sentiment toward a 2026 freight upturn.
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