STG LOGISTICS WINS COURT OK TO TAP $150M BANKRUPTCY LOAN AMID LENDER FIGHT
A New Jersey judge granted STG interim access to debtor-in-possession financing as minority lenders challenge the restructuring; the port-to-door operator cited urgent liquidity needs after filing Chapter 11 this week.
DAT: SPOT TRUCKLOAD RATES SURGED IN DECEMBER TO 2025 HIGHS AS VOLUMES TICKED UP
DAT reports December spot averages hit their highest monthly levels of 2025 even as freight volumes rose only modestly, signaling tightening capacity heading into early 2026.
Q1 outlook shows truckload rate growth driven more by supply-side pressure than demand, while LTL rates set Q4 records and parcel carriers are expected to push first-quarter prices to a new peak.
EIA WEEKLY: NATIONAL ON‑HIGHWAY DIESEL SLIPS TO $3.459/GAL; NEXT UPDATE JAN. 21
The U.S. average diesel price fell 1.8 cents to $3.459 per gallon for the week of January 13; gasoline averaged $2.779. Due to the MLK holiday, the next release is scheduled for January 21.
EIA SEES 2026 U.S. OIL OUTPUT DIPPING ON LOWER PRICES, WEIGHING ON DIESEL SUPPLY OUTLOOK
With Brent forecast to average about $56/barrel, the agency projects slight U.S. production declines in 2026 that could curb drilling activity; any sanctions relief for Venezuela could add further price pressure.
U.S. RAIL TRAFFIC DOWN 4% TO START YEAR; INTERMODAL OFF 5% WEEK/YEAR
For the week ending Jan. 3, total carloads and intermodal units fell, with only chemicals and grain up year over year—an early signal for trucking’s intermodal competition as bid season ramps up.
LAKE‑EFFECT SNOW ADVISORIES IN MICHIGAN: 3–6″, 40 MPH GUSTS TO REDUCE VISIBILITY FOR DRIVERS
A lake‑effect snow burst through Jan. 15 is expected to snarl travel across parts of the state with blowing snow and slick conditions—plan extra time on west‑east lanes and check 511 before rolling.
WYDOT: I‑80 POSTING EXTREME BLOWOVER RISK; HIGH‑PROFILE VEHICLES FACING RESTRICTIONS
High winds along stretches near Bitter Creek and Tipton triggered “Extreme Blow Over Risk” and restrictions for light/high‑profile vehicles, a recurring hazard for westbound freight lanes in winter.
ONTRAC NAMES MIKE BROWN CEO, EFFECTIVE FEB. 1, AFTER RECORD 2025 VOLUMES
The alternative parcel carrier taps its CFO to succeed Mike Duffy as it scales a unified network reaching more than 70% of U.S. shoppers and eyes further service expansion in 2026.
WORK TRUCK WEEK 2026 TEASES NEW IRON AHEAD OF MARCH 10–13 SHOW IN INDIANAPOLIS
NTEA’s Work Truck Week says exhibit space is sold out, with OEMs and upfitters set to debut vehicles, bodies and tech; ride‑and‑drive sessions will spotlight advanced propulsion and safety systems.
CLASS 8 ORDERS SPIKE TO ~42K IN DECEMBER; ANALYSTS CITE 2027 NOX PREBUY, DEFERRED DEMAND
ACT and FTR estimate December orders jumped more than 100% from November to roughly 42–43K units, but warn a sustained upturn likely hinges on stronger freight fundamentals later in 2026.
CN PRESSES STB FOR MORE DISCLOSURE ON $85B UNION PACIFIC–NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAIL MERGER
Canadian National urged U.S. regulators to require added market detail in the 7,000‑page application for the proposed coast‑to‑coast railroad, a deal with significant implications for intermodal and long‑haul truck competition.
CVSA’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS INITIATIVE UNDERWAY JAN. 12–16 ACROSS U.S.
Enforcement agencies and industry partners are conducting outreach with drivers this week; CVSA will publish results this summer and encourages fleets to use TAT resources to train staff.
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