STB ACCEPTS UP‑NS MERGER APPLICATION BUT PUTS REVIEW ON HOLD, SEEKS MORE INFO
The Surface Transportation Board on May 28 accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s revised $85B merger filing but immediately held proceedings in abeyance, ordering supplemental information by July 27 before setting a schedule. The pause also covers the environmental review phase.
CN PRAISES STB FREEZE OF UP‑NS MERGER, URGES TOUGH SCRUTINY
Canadian National said May 28 the STB was right to halt the UP‑NS review and demand extensive details, arguing the transaction risks competition and service and should face rigorous conditions if advanced.
TRUMP FLOATS IDEA OF 15% U.S. GOVERNMENT STAKE IN RAIL MEGA‑MERGER
As the STB paused the UP‑NS deal, President Trump mused about the federal government potentially taking a 15% stake in a large railroad merger, remarks that add political intrigue to an already complex review.
FMCSA ADDS BIOMETRICS TO NEW ‘MOTUS’ REGISTRATION SYSTEM TO FIGHT FRAUD
FMCSA’s modernized Motus system, announced May 28, incorporates biometrics and data analytics to thwart “chameleon” carriers and improve data quality, aiming to make it harder to obtain fraudulent USDOT numbers.
DHL ECOMMERCE, USPS INK $10B‑PLUS EXCLUSIVE LAST‑MILE DELIVERY DEAL
USPS and DHL eCommerce announced a multi‑year, exclusive last‑mile partnership worth well over $10B, with DHL handling pickup, sortation and linehaul while USPS completes delivery to 170M+ addresses nationwide.
VOLTERA, REVEL MERGE TO EXPAND FLEET EV CHARGING IN 11 U.S. CITIES
The combined platform, backed by EQT and BlackRock, targets 1,000+ charging stalls to support commercial fleets and AVs across major metros including San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Miami.
U.S. DIESEL AND GAS PRICES FALL FOLLOWING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Nationwide diesel prices fell about 7 cents after the holiday, with broad regional declines across key freight corridors—easing some cost pressure on carriers heading into June.
WALMART TIGHTENS FREIGHT FLOWS BY CONSOLIDATING MORE LTL SHIPMENTS
Walmart is moving to consolidate additional LTL freight, a shift that could affect routing, dwell and appointment dynamics for carriers serving its distribution network.
CVSA TO RUN 5‑DAY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS BLITZ JUNE 1–5
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, CVSA will lead a special Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative across the U.S., Canada and Mexico next week, urging carriers and drivers to watch for and report indicators on the road.
FATAL BUS CRASH ON I‑95 IN VIRGINIA PROMPTS NTSB GO‑TEAM, TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS
Five people were killed and dozens injured overnight near a work zone; southbound I‑95 lanes faced major delays Friday as investigators responded and cleanup continued—impacting a key Northeast–Southeast freight artery.
INTERMODAL SURGE COULD JAM U.S. RAIL RAMPS AS TRUCKING COSTS CLIMB
As shippers pivot from truck to rail amid higher fuel and tightening capacity, forwarders warn inland rail ramps could see congestion, detention and demurrage risks unless networks add throughput quickly.
ATLAS AIR EXPANDS ACMI FOOTPRINT WITH STAKE IN AIR ATLANTA
Atlas is broadening its cargo capacity platform via an Air Atlanta stake, signaling continued interest in flexible ACMI lift to support global supply chains and U.S. import/export flows.
‘PAY TO PLAY’ RETURNS AS SHIPPERS FACE TOUGH OCEAN MARKET, FORWARDERS WARN
Forwarders say spot and surcharge pressure is building on Trans‑Pacific and Asia‑Europe lanes, with capacity tightness forcing some BCOs to pay premiums to secure space—raising U.S. inbound costs and planning risk.
LEADERSHIP MOVES AT PHILLIPS CONNECT, KENWORTH, DHL SIGNAL INDUSTRY PRIORITIES
New appointments at Phillips Connect, Kenworth and DHL highlight continued investments in smart‑trailer tech, OEM operations and North American transportation strategy heading into peak season.
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