Investigators say an employee allegedly set the 1.2 million‑sq‑ft Ontario, California tissue products DC ablaze and posted video; the total loss is expected to ripple through Southern California distribution networks.
WSDOT: NORTHBOUND I‑5 NEAR BELLINGHAM TO REOPEN APRIL 16 AFTER LANDSLIDE; SUNDAY WORK CONTINUES
After nearly a month of stabilization work from a March 19 slide, all northbound lanes are slated to reopen by Thursday; intermittent closures and traffic control continue to affect freight flows through the corridor.
VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE OVERNIGHT CLOSURES BEGIN SUNDAY FOR DECK WORK, MORE IMPACTS AHEAD
Caltrans starts overnight closures of westbound SR‑47 at the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro beginning Sunday, part of a months‑long prep phase before a full bridge closure later this year that will affect port drayage routes.
Nightly connector closures between SR‑4 and I‑5 run Sunday–Friday in Stockton with detours posted; a 24/7 one‑way control on SR‑4 at Old River Bridge strongly advises vehicles over 34 ft to use alternate routes.
NYSDOT: ROLLING I‑690 EASTBOUND CLOSURES TUESDAY FOR SIGN REPLACEMENT NEAR SYRACUSE
Five‑ to 10‑minute rolling closures will occur midday Tuesday, April 14, on I‑690 EB between Exits 9 and 11; truckers should expect brief delays and heed work‑zone speed enforcement.
GDOT ANNOUNCES I‑95 AND COASTAL EMPIRE LANE CLOSURES; WEEKEND AND NIGHT WORK TO IMPACT FREIGHT
Georgia DOT detailed multiple I‑95 ramp and lane closures across the Coastal Empire through the weekend and into next week, advising carriers to plan for delays and detours around active work zones.
VDOT: I‑95 SPOT WORK, TRUCK ROUTE SHIFTS IN FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT APRIL 12–18
Virginia DOT’s weekly alert lists single‑lane closures, ramp work and detours affecting I‑95 freight traffic around Fredericksburg; carriers should check timing windows and stage accordingly.
ARIZONA DOT FLAGS WEEKEND PHOENIX FREEWAY CLOSURES THROUGH APRIL 13; HAULERS ADVISED TO DETOUR
ADOT warns of heavy traffic and full closures on key Phoenix corridors through Monday morning; truckers are urged to use signed detours and avoid peak shutdown windows to maintain schedules.
CALTRANS TAPS QUARTERHILL FOR FREIGHT TECH PROJECTS TO EASE BOTTLENECKS
Three new weigh‑in‑motion and e‑screening deployments on I‑10 and SR‑805 aim to streamline compliant truck movements and reduce congestion, part of a broader expansion of roadway tech projects nationwide.
DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA Q1 SALES DOWN 24.5% YEAR OVER YEAR AS DELIVERIES SLOW
Despite stronger orders earlier this year, DTNA reported double‑digit sales declines in January and February, signaling a choppy production environment heading into mid‑2026 for heavy‑duty truck OEMs.
CLASS 8 ORDERS SURGE OVER 100% IN MARCH FOR SECOND STRAIGHT MONTH
Analysts say the multi‑month jump points to an inflection in demand after a sluggish 2025, with 2026 order season to date running ahead of last year even as fleets remain selective on spec and timing.
API GREENLIGHTS NEXT‑GEN CL‑4/FB‑4 ENGINE OIL; LICENSING OPENS JAN. 1, 2027
The approval lets oil marketers finalize formulations now for 2027‑model engines, with aims to improve durability and emissions compliance ahead of upcoming heavy‑duty standards.
KENWORTH UNVEILS ‘FREEDOM 250’ TOURAMERICA PAINT SCHEME FOR T680, W900L, W990 AND T880
In honor of America’s 250th, Kenworth reimagined its 1990s TourAmerica design for select models, tying the launch to a nationwide educational tour that spotlights trucking’s role in U.S. commerce.
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