FMCSA ISSUES 90-DAY WAIVER FOR FERTILIZER HAULS IN SELECT STATES
Effective May 26 through August 26, 2026, FMCSA granted a limited waiver to facilitate transportation of straight or blended fertilizer for agricultural use, saying the action serves the public interest while maintaining equivalent safety.
SUPREME COURT TOSSES FLORIDA’S CDL SUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON
The Court declined Florida’s bid to sue over issuance of CDLs to non‑English‑proficient, undocumented drivers after a 2025 fatal crash; Justices Thomas and Alito dissented from the denial to hear the case.
HOUSE PANEL MOVES TO MODERNIZE FMCSA TECH AS CARGO/IDENTITY FRAUD SOARS
An amendment to the BUILD America 250 Act would require automated flags on suspicious USDOT/MC registrations, targeting chameleon carriers and deceptive pickups amid rising fraud activity.
SAIA OPENS NEW LTL TERMINALS IN WASHINGTON AND INDIANA TO BOOST DENSITY
New facilities in Marysville, WA, and Edinburgh, IN, are aimed at improving routing efficiency, flexibility and transit consistency across the carrier’s growing network.
AI AND SOFTWARE TAKE CENTER STAGE IN WAREHOUSE ROBOTICS ROLLOUTS
Warehouse automation leaders say orchestration software and AI are becoming the “brains” behind bots, guiding labor, routing and exceptions as retailers and 3PLs scale deployments.
GARTNER WARNS OF “AGENT WASHING” IN SUPPLY CHAIN AI PROMISES
Many “agentic AI” claims in planning tools merely enhance UX rather than decision quality, DC Velocity reports; truly autonomous planning remains several years out for most logistics users.
PRIME INC. TO OPEN $7.9M FLAGSHIP USED-TRUCK DEALERSHIP IN SPRINGFIELD, MO
Pedigree Truck & Trailer Sales’ 11,887‑sq‑ft facility, slated for October 2026, will feature a driver-focused lounge, indoor “Show Off Lane,” financing center and expanded display capacity.
ACT RESEARCH MARKS 40 YEARS; SETS AUG. 19–20 “MARKET VITALS” SEMINAR
ACT’s 75th Market Vitals event in Columbus, IN, will deliver outlooks on freight, Class 8, trailers, medium‑duty and used trucks, plus coverage of emerging technologies shaping fleets.
GEORGIA LOGS 14 CMV CRASHES, 329 DUI ARRESTS OVER MEMORIAL DAY PERIOD
Georgia DPS reported 12 roadway fatalities and 298 crashes statewide during the holiday weekend, emphasizing efforts to curb impaired and distracted driving involving CMVs and the motoring public.
WISCONSIN DOT OPENS NEXT NEVI ROUND TO EXPAND EV CHARGING CORRIDORS
WisDOT opened applications to extend federally funded fast‑charging beyond fully built‑out AFCs, with about $40M available and proposals due July 24, 2026—impacting future freight fueling options.
WABASH NAMES 37 SUPPLIERS FOR 2025 AWARDS, HIGHLIGHTING NETWORK RESILIENCE
The trailer and truck body OEM recognized top partners across its supply chain, underscoring end‑to‑end support for first‑to‑final mile equipment and parts availability heading into peak months.
MAERSK ADJUSTS INLAND FUEL SURCHARGES AMID SHARPLY HIGHER ENERGY COSTS
Citing an upward diesel trend affecting logistics operations, Maersk updated inland fuel surcharges—cost shifts that can ripple to drayage and domestic truckload pricing tied to ocean moves.
AI INFRASTRUCTURE CARGO SURGE IS RESHAPING FREIGHT FLOWS AND MODAL MIX
Logistics players including DHL, Expeditors and Matson point to growing GPU/server shipments that are changing lanes, capacity needs and mode selection across global and U.S. networks.
“SAIL 250” TALL SHIPS ARRIVE AT PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, KICKING OFF U.S. TOUR
The semiquincentennial celebration’s first U.S. stop brings tours and waterfront events starting May 28, with traffic, security and crowd logistics affecting port‑area operations this week.
TRUCKING STOCKS WHIPSAW; INVESTORS WEIGH FREIGHT OUTLOOK AND COST PRESSURES
Shares of select carriers and 3PLs saw outsized moves as markets digest spot pricing, energy volatility and macro demand signals heading into summer bid cycles.
FREIGHTWAVES ROADSHOW CONTINUES, BRINGING LOCALIZED MARKET INTELLIGENCE TO HUBS
The tour convenes shippers, carriers and tech providers for on‑the‑ground insights into routing, capacity and fraud prevention in key U.S. freight markets.
ATA: HOUSE HIGHWAY BILL ADVANCES WITH TRUCKING PRIORITIES, PARKING FUNDING
ATA’s Hill Report highlights committee approval of the BUILD America 250 Act, citing investments in roads, bridges, safety programs and truck parking as the bill moves to the House floor.
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