FEDEX FREIGHT COMPLETES SPIN-OFF, STARTS TRADING ON NYSE AS FDXF
FedEx finalized the separation of its LTL unit, with FedEx Freight shares beginning regular-way trading today (ticker: FDXF); shareholders received one FDXF share for every two FDX shares held as of May 15.
OHIO ENDS NON‑DOMICILED CDLS; STATE TO NOTIFY 5,000 DRIVERS
Ohio BMV said it will notify about 5,000 non‑domiciled CDL holders of their credential status under updated FMCSA rules and will not issue or renew non‑domiciled CDLs going forward.
COLORADO MOVES SEVERAL TRUCK PERMITS ONLINE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1
Colorado stopped selling certain commercial vehicle permits at Ports of Entry; carriers must now purchase them via CDOT’s COOPR system, per a State Patrol notice aimed at streamlining compliance.
GEORGIA GAS TAX SUSPENSION TO EXPIRE TUESDAY NIGHT, LIFTING PUMP PRICES
Gov. Brian Kemp will not extend Georgia’s fuel‑tax holiday, which ends Tuesday night, potentially nudging diesel costs higher for fleets operating in the state as average prices hover near $4.92/gal today.
DAT: MEMORIAL DAY WEEK SOFTENS LOAD POSTS, BUT VAN/FLATBED LINEHAULS TICK UP
Total load posts fell 15% week over week during May 24–30, yet tighter capacity pushed the van linehaul average up 5¢ to $2.32/mi and flatbed up 2¢ to $3.26, while reefer eased 2¢ to $3.00.
FMCSA KICKS OFF ‘OUR ROADS, OUR SAFETY’ WEEK JUNE 1–5 WITH NEW TOOLKIT
The national safety observance began today, offering shareable resources to promote safe interactions among truck/bus drivers, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians throughout the week.
CVSA LAUNCHES 5‑DAY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS INITIATIVE ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
CVSA’s coordinated outreach runs June 1–5 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, urging vigilance from commercial drivers and the public ahead of major summer events and travel surges.
ULTA BEAUTY ADDS UBER EATS FOR SAME‑DAY DELIVERY AS QUICK COMMERCE EXPANDS
Ulta is listing more than 1,500 stores on Uber Eats, adding another national last‑mile partner alongside DoorDash and Instacart as retailers broaden non‑food delivery options.
GEORGIA PORTS POSTS JUNE–JULY FUEL SURCHARGE UPDATE FOR MOTOR CARRIERS
GPA issued its Schedule 10‑A fuel surcharge notice effective today, outlining updated fuel surcharge applicability for drayage and motor carrier activities at Savannah and Brunswick terminals.
FTR: ‘ECONOMIC TUG‑OF‑WAR’ DEFINES TODAY’S FREIGHT BACKDROP INTO EARLY SUMMER
FTR’s latest update highlights conflicting signals—firming truck rates and capacity drawdowns versus macro headwinds—setting the stage for a volatile start to June planning cycles.
FORWARDER ALERT: OCEAN CAPACITY TIGHTENS; EARLY JUNE RATES SURGE INTO $6K–$7K/FEU RANGE
Metro Global reports space filling fast and transpacific all‑in rates already elevated for early‑June loadings, with pressure likely to intensify in the second half of the month.
AIR CARGO TRENDS: DEMAND STABILIZES IN LATE MAY; ASIA‑PACIFIC TONNAGE REMAINS ELEVATED
WorldACD data show flat global tonnages week over week and +2% year over year, with U.S./EU lead times rising as shippers hedge ocean disruptions with expedited air conversions.
BLUE ORIGIN PAD DAMAGE COULD DELAY AMAZON SATELLITE LAUNCHES, ALTER CARGO FLOWS
Reuters reports Blue Origin faces months of repair work after a test explosion, a setback that may impact Amazon’s Kuiper deployment schedules and associated logistics plans.
HUNDREDS OF RIGS HEAD TO SPRINGFIELD, MO., FOR ATHS NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW THIS WEEK
The American Truck Historical Society’s annual convention runs June 4–6 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, featuring restored and working trucks, vendor exhibits and education sessions.
SUPPLYONE ACQUIRES COMPASS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS, EXPANDS NORTHEAST FOOTPRINT
The packaging distributor said the deal boosts its New England presence and integrates manufacturing with turnkey logistics to improve speed and cost for shippers.
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