SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN TRUMP’S GLOBAL TARIFFS, RESETTING TRADE BACKDROP
In a 6–3 ruling, justices said IEEPA doesn’t authorize sweeping import duties, opening the door to refund claims and near-term import pull-forwards that could ripple through truckload and drayage demand.
IMPORTERS LINE UP FOR TARIFF REFUNDS AFTER SCOTUS RULING
Trade groups and shippers are preparing refund claims on billions in duties, though experts warn the payback process could be complex and lengthy for logistics and finance teams to manage.
TRUCKING GROUPS WEIGH IMPACT OF TARIFF DECISION ON FREIGHT FLOWS AND RATES
Industry analysts expect a short-lived import surge and limited spot market effects, with any bump likely tempered by tighter capacity and a gradually improving freight market in 2026.
USDOT: 550+ CDL TRAINING PROGRAMS VIOLATE FEDERAL STANDARDS; CRACKDOWN ESCALATES
Following 1,400+ site investigations, FMCSA proposed removing hundreds of noncompliant schools from the registry, drawing praise from ATA and OOIDA as the agency tightens oversight of the driver pipeline.
FMCSA UNVEILS SWEEPING ACTIONS AGAINST ‘CHAMELEON’ CARRIERS, CDL MILLS AND ELD CHEATING
New rulemakings and surprise blitzes target ghost offices, English proficiency violations, and fraudulent training operations as DOT vows to “shut you down” if you game safety rules.
FMCSA FINALIZES REMOVAL/AMENDMENT OF 12 ‘BURDENSOME’ REGS CALLED OUT BY INDUSTRY
The agency scrapped or revised a slate of rules—such as spare-fuse requirements and certain rear impact guard labels—arguing the changes reduce cost without compromising safety, with effective dates beginning April 20.
EPA FACES LAWSUIT OVER ROLLBACK OF GHG RULES FOR HEAVY‑DUTY EMISSIONS
Health and environmental groups petitioned the D.C. Circuit to overturn EPA’s repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and subsequent GHG regulations, setting up another policy fight with implications for fleets and OEMs.
KANSAS-BASED MAST TRUCKING FILES CHAPTER 11 BUT SAYS OPERATIONS CONTINUE
The carrier listed more than $5.7 million in unsecured claims and plans to reorganize under court protection; leadership says customers and drivers should see no disruption during the process.
AIT WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS ADDS GREENBRIAR AS INVESTOR TO FUEL NEXT GROWTH PHASE
Greenbriar Equity will join existing backer TJC as AIT pursues global expansion and M&A; terms weren’t disclosed and closing is expected later this year pending approvals.
MOTIVE ROLLS OUT AI FEATURES TO AUTOMATE DRIVER QUALIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE TASKS
The workforce platform integrates MVR pulls, document validation, and training to cut admin workload and reduce compliance risk for fleets managing large driver rosters.
HOUSTON: EASTBOUND I‑10 MAINLANES TO CLOSE OVERNIGHTS FOR HOUSTON AVE. BRIDGE WORK
TxDOT will shut eastbound I‑10 from Shepherd to Houston Ave. nightly starting tonight; carriers should plan detours and expect delays through Monday morning.
WISCONSIN: SNOW‑STUCK SEMIS SHUT I‑90 EASTBOUND NEAR TOMAH FOR HOURS
Two tractor‑trailers blocked the interstate between Sparta and Tomah early Friday, forcing a lengthy detour before lanes reopened mid‑afternoon; no injuries were reported.
BTS: LAREDO HANDLED 38.8% OF U.S. SOUTHERN BORDER TRUCKS IN 2025
Fresh federal data show stable cross‑border truck volumes with Laredo remaining the dominant gateway, underscoring the corridor’s importance for TL, drayage and transload networks in 2026 planning.
CARRIERS BLANK NEARLY 40 TRANSPACIFIC SAILINGS, PRESSURING LA/LB IMPORT PIPELINE
With LA reporting a 13% January import drop, additional blankings through early March could further thin volumes and shift truck, rail, and warehouse utilization on the West Coast.
TEAMSTERS WIN FIRST‑EVER UNION VOTE AT HOME DEPOT‑OWNED TEMCO LOGISTICS
Nearly 100 flatbed drivers in Lithonia, Georgia, voted to join Teamsters Local 528, marking the union’s first organizing victory at a Home Depot subsidiary in final‑mile construction deliveries.
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