NTSB: UPS CARGO PLANE THAT CRASHED IN KENTUCKY HAD ‘FATIGUE CRACKS’ IN ENGINE MOUNT
Investigators released dramatic images and a preliminary report showing the MD‑11’s left engine detached on takeoff; UPS has grounded its MD‑11s while carriers and the FAA assess inspection needs.
USDOT THREATENS TO WITHHOLD $75M FROM PENNSYLVANIA OVER NON‑DOMICILED CDL ISSUANCE
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Pennsylvania to pause and audit non‑domiciled CDLs or risk losing funds; state officials push back, saying federal database checks were followed and no ineligible licenses were identified in the audit sample.
TEXAS, NEW YORK ENFORCEMENT SWEEPS NET DOZENS OF UNDOCUMENTED TRUCK DRIVERS
CCJ reports coordinated DPS/ICE/FMCSA operations stopped 100+ CMVs along I‑40 and elsewhere, finding 31 drivers without verifiable lawful presence during inspections, part of a broader immigration enforcement push in trucking.
SCHNEIDER LAUNCHES ‘FAST TRACK’ PREMIUM RAIL SERVICE WITH 95% ON‑TIME TARGET
The carrier says its new truck‑like intermodal product can trim transit up to two days on key U.S.–Mexico lanes by marrying its truckload, intermodal and rail partnerships for higher‑reliability moves.
WALMART: OVER HALF OF E‑COMMERCE VOLUME NOW FLOWS THROUGH AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
The retailer says 60% of U.S. stores receive freight from automated DCs and more than half of e‑fulfillment volume is automated, lowering per‑unit costs and shaping parcel and middle‑mile demand heading into peak.
CONSUMER SENTIMENT FALLS TO 51 IN NOVEMBER, NEAR RECORD LOWS
University of Michigan’s final reading shows household views of personal finances deteriorating, a headwind for discretionary freight as shippers navigate a soft peak season.
NRF: RECORD 186.9 MILLION SHOPPERS EXPECTED OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Retailers anticipate the biggest turnout on Black Friday, supporting parcel and store‑replenishment flows even as overall holiday growth moderates amid tariffs and inflation pressure.
ACCUWEATHER: RAIN, SNOW AND GUSTY WINDS MAY SNAG THANKSGIVING WEEK TRAVEL
Forecasts call for early‑week rain from the Plains to the Northeast and wintry conditions north of I‑70 later in the week, signaling potential delays for time‑sensitive freight and parcel operations.
PORT OF LOS ANGELES NEARS 10M TEU MILESTONE AFTER STRONG OCTOBER THROUGHPUT
The port handled 848,431 TEUs in October and is tracking 2% above 2024 year‑to‑date, with officials expecting softer volumes in Nov.–Dec. as importers front‑loaded cargo ahead of tariff risk.
FORD REAFFIRMS OUTLOOK AFTER NEW FIRE AT KEY ALUMINUM SUPPLIER NOVELIS
Following another fire at Novelis’ Oswego, N.Y., plant, Ford said its 2025 profit guidance remains intact as operations resume and alternate supplies are tapped—critical for F‑150 output that drives truckload and parts freight.
ATA: FOR‑HIRE TRUCK TONNAGE FELL 2.1% IN OCTOBER, LOWEST LEVEL OF 2025
The index declined sequentially and 1.8% year over year, aligning with other freight indicators that show continued contraction ahead of a muted peak season.
NHTSA ROUNDUP: FREIGHTLINER/WESTERN STAR AMONG LATEST COMMERCIAL‑VEHICLE RECALLS
Recent notices include brake and steering defects affecting select Freightliner, Western Star and other models; fleets should check VINs and schedule corrective service to avoid safety risks and downtime.
SMART TRAILER TECHNOLOGY IS RESHAPING FLEET OPERATIONS, PANEL SAYS
At a Hendrickson event, suppliers highlighted how connected trailers—spanning sensors, TPMS, and cargo visibility—are boosting safety and utilization while tightening integrations with TMS and maintenance systems.
U.S. MANUFACTURING SLOWS IN NOVEMBER AS INVENTORIES BUILD, PRESSURING FREIGHT DEMAND
The flash PMI eased to a four‑month low as new orders softened and stockpiles rose, pointing to uneven industrial freight flows heading into year‑end.
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