U.S. TO IMPOSE 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS STARTING NOV. 1
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks effective November 1, a move aimed at boosting domestic production and reshaping supply chains; the policy could impact imports from key partners including Mexico and Canada.
FEDEX FINALIZES FREIGHT SPIN-OFF LEADERSHIP, NAMES CFO AHEAD OF 2026 SEPARATION
FedEx appointed Marshall Witt as CFO of the planned FedEx Freight spin-off, rounding out the leadership team as the LTL business moves toward a June 2026 separation; analysts value the standalone unit at $30–$35 billion.
HOUSTON AVENUE BRIDGE OVER I-10 STRUCK AGAIN BY TRUCK; NO INJURIES, NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
An 18-wheeler hit the low-clearance Houston Avenue bridge over I-10 late Sunday, blocking lanes and shedding debris; TxDOT says the span remains safe and will be addressed in a future project elevating I-10 and lowering the underpass.
AT LEAST ONE KILLED IN CRASH INVOLVING TRACTOR-TRAILER ON I-95 NEAR FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.
A morning crash involving a semi, a disabled dump truck and a service vehicle on I-95 North at mile marker 53 left at least one person dead and another seriously injured, prompting lane closures and delays during the investigation.
SEMI CRASH SPARKS 3-MILE BACKUPS ON I-5 NEAR PORT OF TACOMA
A semi-truck collision blocked the Port of Tacoma Road on-ramp and a right northbound lane Monday morning, causing significant congestion for freight and commuters moving through the Tacoma/Fife corridor on I-5.
I-95 NORTHBOUND SHUT NEAR SAVANNAH AFTER SEMI-TRUCK CRASH; TRAFFIC CAMERA SHOWS HEAVY BACKUPS
Northbound lanes of I-95 closed near Exit 87 in coastal Georgia due to a semi-truck wreck, with officials warning of extended delays as responders clear the scene and assess damage and any hazmat issues.
PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TRACTOR-TRAILER IN VERNON, CONNECTICUT
A 31-year-old man was hospitalized in stable condition after being hit by a tractor-trailer on Hartford Turnpike late Monday morning; police briefly closed the roadway while investigating the multi-vehicle incident.
USPS: NO REGULAR MAIL DELIVERY ON MONDAY, OCT. 13, FOR COLUMBUS DAY; PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS UNCHANGED
The Postal Service said retail counters will be closed and there will be no standard delivery on the federal holiday; normal operations resume Tuesday, Oct. 14, with online services available 24/7 at USPS.com.
TXDOT CLOSES I-35 NORTHBOUND RAMP AT SAN ISIDRO FOR FOUR MONTHS; FREIGHT DETOURS IN PLACE
As part of a ramp and pavement reconstruction project in the Laredo District, Exit 5 will be inaccessible for roughly four months; TxDOT advises using Exit 8B at the I-35/I-69W interchange and urges drivers to slow down in work zones.
BORDER HUB LAREDO WARNS FEDERAL SHUTDOWN COULD DISRUPT TRADE, STRAIN LOCAL SERVICES
At a roundtable with Rep. Henry Cuellar, local leaders flagged risks to healthcare, education and port operations during the shutdown, underscoring Laredo’s central role in cross-border trucking and supply chains.
LAREDO WEIGHS REROUTING HEAVY TRUCKS AWAY FROM SCHOOL CORRIDOR OVER SAFETY CONCERNS
City officials are considering shifting a truck route off Jefferson Street, which serves multiple schools, following repeated violations and near-miss incidents; a pilot reroute to Anna Avenue is under review.
WHITE HOUSE TARIFF MOVE LEAVES QUESTIONS ON SCOPE, TIMING FOR HEAVY-TRUCK IMPORTS
Following the president’s announcement, industry stakeholders await details on parts coverage and USMCA treatment, with automakers and fleets bracing for potential cost and sourcing shifts ahead of Nov. 1.
CANADA, MEXICO SUPPLY CHAINS IN FOCUS AS U.S. TARGETS IMPORTED TRUCKS WITH NEW LEVY
The 25% tariff announcement lands ahead of bilateral meetings, stoking uncertainty over exemptions and content rules that could affect cross-border truck manufacturing and parts flows under USMCA.
TESLA TEASES OCT. 7 ANNOUNCEMENT AS IT SHIFTS FOCUS TO LOWER-COST EVS, WITH LOGISTICS IMPLICATIONS
Tesla hinted at a Tuesday reveal tied to an affordable Model Y variant; any production ramp or distribution changes could ripple through automotive transport networks and parts logistics heading into 2026.
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