FMCSA WARNS CARRIERS: DO NOT BUY, SELL OR LEASE USDOT OR MC NUMBERS
In a March 19 bulletin, the agency said attempts to sell or lease federal registrations will trigger inactivation and revocation, clarifying that only legitimate corporate transactions can transfer authority identifiers.
FEDEX HOLDS Q3 FY26 EARNINGS CALL; MARKET WATCHES FREIGHT SPINOFF TIMELINE
FedEx’s Q3 FY26 call was scheduled for the evening of March 19 into March 20, with investors focused on margin progress under DRIVE and updates on the planned June 2026 FedEx Freight spinoff.
TRUCKING DIVE UPDATES INDUSTRY DASHBOARD: RATES, LOAD-TO-TRUCK RATIOS, TONNAGE
A refreshed data hub compiles the latest reads on spot rates, equipment orders and freight demand from leading sources, providing a quick at-a-glance benchmark for carriers and shippers.
‘DALILAH’S LAW’ AMENDMENT ADVANCES, TIGHTENING CDL ENGLISH PROFICIENCY RULES
A House committee advanced an amendment to require English proficiency for CDL issuance and enforcement, part of a broader push to raise qualification standards and curb fraud.
CALIFORNIA SAYS FMCSA ‘PAUSE’ STILL BLOCKS NON‑DOMICILED CDL RELIEF AFTER COURT RULING
Following a state court decision, California DMV says it remains unable to issue non‑domiciled CDLs until FMCSA lifts a mandated pause, leaving thousands of drivers in limbo.
DAT: AI DATA CENTER BOOM LIFTS FLATBED SPOT RATES, TIGHTENS SPECIALIZED CAPACITY
DAT analysts cite surging infrastructure and power projects as key drivers for elevated flatbed demand, with load-to-truck ratios hitting multi‑year highs on certain lanes.
DAT REEFER PRODUCE REPORT: FLORIDA COOL‑DOWN CONTINUES AS TRUCK SUPPLY NORMALIZES
After an early‑season squeeze, reefer capacity has broadly normalized across growing regions, easing recent rate spikes out of Florida while California holds steadier.
ATRI: CHICAGO’S I‑294/I‑290 INTERCHANGE TOPS 2026 U.S. TRUCK BOTTLENECK LIST
Fresh GPS‑based analysis flags the Chicago region as the nation’s worst freight choke point, underscoring mounting congestion costs for carriers and shippers.
CHART CHECK: SPOT RATES, TONNAGE AND ORDERS SIGNAL MIXED BUT STABILIZING BACKDROP
Updated charts show divergent trends by mode as carriers balance shrinking costs with firming demand pockets, aiding network and pricing decisions into spring.
LOAD-TO-TRUCK RATIOS FLASH TIGHTER POCKETS DESPITE UNEVEN VOLUME RECOVERY
The latest dashboard readouts highlight hot spots in flatbed and select van markets even as broader demand remains choppy, hinting at selective pricing power returns.
EQUIPMENT WATCH: CLASS 8 AND TRAILER ORDER PICTURE REMAINS DISCIPLINED
Recent order cadence points to continued capacity discipline, with fleets prioritizing refresh cycles and fuel efficiency over large net additions.
FREIGHTWAVES EVENTS PUT SPOTLIGHT ON Q2 FREIGHT THEMES AFTER 3PL SUMMIT
With the March 18 3PL Summit wrapped, upcoming FreightWaves programming turns to fraud mitigation, domestic supply chains and AI—topics shaping bids, pricing and capacity plans this spring.
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