WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CONVOY DEPARTS MAINE TODAY; TRUCKERS LEAD WEEK-LONG ESCORT TO ARLINGTON
The annual “Escort to Arlington” kicks off Saturday, Dec. 6, with stops through ME, MA, CT, NJ, DE, MD and DC before arriving Dec. 13; carriers and volunteer drivers haul wreaths honoring veterans. ([wreathsacrossamerica.org](https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Home/News/1430?utm_source=openai))
WINTRY SLUSH TRIGGERS MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-95 IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Snow and slush-covered lanes contributed to a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday that snarled traffic on I‑95 at State Road; police investigated as motorists faced significant delays. ([nbcphiladelphia.com](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/multi-vehicle-crash-i-95-state-road-causes-delays-northeast-philadelphia/4312424/?utm_source=openai))
SEMI CRASH CLOSES SECTIONS OF I-70 IN COLORADO AS HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW HITS TRAVEL
CDOT reported Saturday closures near Georgetown (WB) and Wolcott (EB) after a tractor‑trailer crash; officials said cargo would be transloaded before reopening amid high winds and icy roads. ([denver7.com](https://www.denver7.com/weather/colorado-weather-blog-heavy-snow-to-impact-mountain-travel?utm_source=openai))
OIL TRUCK WRECK IN STAMFORD CLOSES ROAD; UTILITY POLE DAMAGED, MINOR SPILL REPORTED
Stamford Police said Roxbury Road was shut Saturday after an oil truck left the roadway, prompting hazmat notifications and utility inspections; no injuries were reported. ([stamfordadvocate.com](https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/roxbury-road-stamford-closed-truck-oil-spill-pole-21227179.php?utm_source=openai))
FMCSA RENEWS 5-YEAR HOS BREAK EXEMPTION FOR OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT CARRIERS
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association members won a full five‑year renewal of the 30‑minute break exemption, covering permitted OS/OW loads nationwide. ([ccjdigital.com](https://www.ccjdigital.com/regulations/article/15773253/fmcsa-renews-hos-exemption-for-oversize-overweight-haulers?utm_source=openai))
ALABAMA, ICE CRACKDOWN NETS 82 TRUCKER ARRESTS ALONG HIGH-CRASH CORRIDORS SINCE OCT. 27
Gov. Kay Ivey said the joint effort emphasized CMV inspections on rural interstates; about 242 individuals encountered during checks were referred to ICE for status verification. ([ccjdigital.com](https://www.ccjdigital.com/regulations/article/15773385/alabama-ice-immigration-enforcement-effort-targeting-truck-drivers-nets-82-arrests?utm_source=openai))
MAJOR USPS MAIL HAULER 10 ROADS EXPRESS TO SHUT DOWN; LAYOFFS EXPECTED THROUGH JAN. 30
The contractor cited a 70% revenue loss tied to USPS network changes and broker use; WARN notices and local reports show layoffs across multiple states as operations wind down. ([truckingdive.com](https://www.truckingdive.com/news/10-roads-express-shutdown-layoffs-usps/806754/?utm_source=openai))
FEDEX FLAGS WEATHER-RELATED DISRUPTIONS AND URGES SHIPPERS TO MONITOR SERVICE ALERTS
Following recent storms, FedEx activated contingency plans and reminded customers that weather delays can affect time‑definite deliveries; shippers should check alerts by lane. ([fedex.com](https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-alerts.html?utm_source=openai))
JACKKNIFED TRACTOR-TRAILER SHUTS ALL I-95 SOUTHBOUND LANES IN RICHMOND, VA
VDOT detoured traffic Friday evening after a jackknifed rig blocked all lanes near the Broad Street exit as winter weather advisories covered parts of Central Virginia. ([wtvr.com](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/crash-95-richmond-dec-5-2025?utm_source=openai))
NEW MEXICO: I-40 EAST OF ALBUQUERQUE REOPENS AFTER COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CRASH
Both directions were shut for hours Thursday east of Clines Corners due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle amid slick conditions; all lanes later reopened, officials said. ([koat.com](https://www.koat.com/article/interstate-40-closed-crash-snow-new-mexico-dec-4-2025/69630954?utm_source=openai))
PORT OF LOS ANGELES SAYS 10M TEU IS IN REACH FOR 2025 AFTER SOLID OCTOBER THROUGHPUT
With 8.66M TEUs handled through October, the port projects a shot at the 10M‑TEU mark by year‑end—an intermodal signal for truckers planning SoCal drayage and transload capacity. ([portoflosangeles.org](https://www.portoflosangeles.org/references/2025-news-releases/news_111825_oct_cargo?utm_source=openai))
ARLINGTON, VA ANNOUNCES SATURDAY ROAD CLOSURES FOR JINGLE BELL 5K; DRIVERS SHOULD EXPECT DELAYS
Police detailed lane closures and detours near Pentagon City from early morning through late morning Saturday; carriers making local deliveries should plan alternate routes. ([arlingtonva.us](https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2025/TRAFFIC-ALERT-Planned-Road-Closures-for-December-6-2025?utm_source=openai))
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